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.
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
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Bark (Powder) | 0.500 – 1.000 g | N/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)