Swanson Magnolia Bark - Herbal Supplement Traditionally Used to Promote Nervous System & Digestive Health Support - May Promote Respiratory Health & Stress Support - (60 Capsules, 400mg Each)

This stuff is a miracle for me. I was struggling with menopausal changes including horrible irritability, mood swings and increased anxiety (especially in the morning hours). Somehow came across magnolia bark and did some research. Saw that it could improve stress, anxiety and sleep. In one study of magnolia bark women experienced significant improvements in insomnia, anxiety, mood, and irritability. So I gave it a try and so glad I did. My symptoms improved dramatically. I didn't tell anyone that I was trying this and about a week after I started it my daughter asked me if I was taking something or doing something different because she said I used to be grumpy and mean but I had been so much calmer and nicer in the last week. So not only did I see results, but the people around me did too. Since this is reported to help with sleep/insomnia, I take one capsule before bedtime. I am not sure how much it helps with sleep because I take other things for insomnia but I do feel that I am able to fall asleep easier. My mood is so much better - I am not irritable near as much (I still have a few moments when my family annoys me), I don't snap at people anymore, I feel more calm and relaxed. It's not a cure for these things but definitely has made a huge improvement.

Magnolia officinalis is a Traditional Chinese Medicine known for its neuroprotective and relaxing properties, being used to treat depression and anxiety as well as acting as a slight sedative. It may also possess anti-cancer effects in higher doses.Magnolia Officinalis is a plant from the Magnolia species of plants which share a set of similar compounds. Two of them, known as Honokiol and Magnolol, are seen as the active ingredients.Magnolia plants tend to be significantly cancer protective, and show protective effects on the liver and the brain via fighting inflammation and oxidation. They have also been linked to anti-depressant and anxiety reducing effects.One of the compounds, Honokiol, is currently in trials for usage as an adjunct treatment for cancer therapy.Benefits can be found with drinking Magnolia teas, known as Saiboku-to, although the tea should be consumed with meals due to the fat-solubility of the active ingredients.The dosage of magnolia officinalis to take varies on goal. For those related to GABA (including anxiety, sedation, stress, and epilepsy) an oral dose of 0.2mg/kg in mice appears effective and suggests very lose doses (5-10 mg) are effective in humans.For those goals related to learning or depression, higher doses may be required. This usually means 15-30mg/kg in rats, and suggests a human dose of:160-330 mg for a 150lb person220-440 mg for a 200lb person270-550 mg for a 250lb personThe above doses refer to the total neolignans (usually magnolol plus honokiol), which are usually at 1-10% of a basic bark extract unless otherwise concentrated.

Works great for insomnia, pretty well for anxiety but sometimes that pushes it more towards the sleepy spectrum. Magnolia Bark is thought to work because of a substance called Honokiol that is in it. I wish this showed what Honokiol was standardized for but if I guess 1 percent standardization 3 of these pills would carry the 25mg dose that tests have shown to be most effective. This product is great and for a great price just wish they would show more information about the standardization of the products so i can be exactly sure I'm getting the dosage that I need. This works better than a Valerian, Passion Flower, and Hops synergistic mix for calming me down when I'm not near my prescription anxyliotic

I use this for a ganglion cyst. It starts dissolving quickly after only a week. My only complaint is having extra ingredients, dry herbs don't need anything but the capsule. But I am glad to have found this herb in capsule form so it is cheaper to take.

I think two of these taken at bedtime along with my prescription Belsomra for sleep helps me fall asleep more easily. I suffer from insomnia at least in part due to many health issues which interrupt my ability to fall asleep. I will try anything that helps me fall asleep. Most of these supplements are harmless so there is no downside risk. My complaint is the packaging. It is very sticky. The retailer used a gummy wrap around the label that makes using it unpleasant. Maybe I could use Goo Gone to take it off, but when I receive a new product I don't expect to have to clean the label before using it.

If only I could give this product ZERO stars....The only thing this product has done is given me excessive diarrhea and an overall feeling of dizziness and fatigue!! WASTE OF MONEY!!!!

As mentioned above I Suffer from very extreme anxiety. On a good day with nothing I'm a 6.5 on the anxiety scale of one to ten. When I say extreme I really mean it whether or not there is something to make me anxious or just start feeling anxious. I take this in combination with Valerian root, skullcap, and ashwagandha and I'll tell you, it's amazing. My anxiety goes down to a 3 which I thought was only possible with benzos. At work I can focus much easier, and everything is manageable as opposed to before where I was just really encumbered by my anxious tendency. This stuff is amazing and really works. My only negative thought on it is I wished it lasted longer, normally I take it and am good for four hours sometimes less then I need to redose. I normally don't do reviews, but this helped me so much I couldn't just not tell someone about it. I'd give six stars if it were possible.