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Magnolia grandiflora Linn

Magnolia grandiflora Linn

Magnolia grandiflora Linn is also known as Magnolia officinalis Rehd. & Wilson belongs to Magnoliaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Maghnolia, Shajrat al-Atriyah.

The English names for this herb are Bull Bay, Laurel Magnolia, Magnolia.

The Urdu names for this herb are Hara-Champa, Him champa.

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Description

Magnolia grandiflora Linn. Evergreen tree, up to 30 m high, branchlets, petioles and lower surface of leaves densely brown tomentellate. Leaves thickly coriaceous, elliptic, oblong-elliptic or obovate-elliptic, 10-20 X 4-10 cm, petioles without stipular trace. Flowers white, fragrant, 15-20 cm in diameter, perianth lobes 9-12; gynoecium sessile. Aggregate fruits cylindrical-ellipsoidal, 5 cm in diameter, densely hairy.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Magnolia grandiflora Linn are Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-bacterial, Anti-convulsant, Anti-Periodic, Anti-spasmodic, Aromatic Stimulant, Carminative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sedative.

Indications

The indications of Magnolia grandiflora Linn are Rheumatism, Malaria, Gastrointestinal Disease.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Magnolia grandiflora Linn's Bark (Powder) is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Bark (Powder)0.500 – 1.000 gN/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Magnolia grandiflora Linn.

Substitutes

No information regarding Magnolia grandiflora Linn's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Magnolia grandiflora Linn are Essential Oil, Resin.

Antidotes

No information regarding Magnolia grandiflora Linn's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Magnolia grandiflora Linn. (work in progress)