Magnolia bark, Hou Po 厚朴
Hou Po (TCM)
Hara-Champa (Unani)
Hara-Champa (Unani)
Magnolia denudatum
Kerner, Hortus sempervirens, 1812
Kerner, Hortus sempervirens, 1812
Botanical name:
Magnolia officinalis, M. officinalis, var. biloba
Magnolia denudata is used synonymously in Unani.
Parts used:
Bark
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter, pungent
Classification:
J. Aromatics that Resolve Dampness
Magnolia officinalis, M. officinalis, var. biloba
Magnolia denudata is used synonymously in Unani.
Parts used:
Bark
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter, pungent
Classification:
J. Aromatics that Resolve Dampness
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Uses:
1. Moves Stomach Qi, Opens Obstructions:
-epigastric and abdominal distention and fullness
-Cold-type Stomach or Abdomional pain
-nausea, poor appetite
-Food Stagnation
2. Moves the Qi, Clears Damp and Phlegm:
-distention, fullness, nausea, poor appetite from Damp obstruction with thick or greasy tongue coat
-phlegm obstructing the Chest or Stomach
-Damp-type Diarrhea and Dysentery; used for hot or cold types depending on the herbs its used with
-Turbid urine from excess Damp
-"facilitates the movement of Joints" (Da Ming)
3. Directs Qi Downward, Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:
-Phlegm obstruction causing Coughing and Wheezing
-the downward effect on Qi was used for Convulsions traditionally
4. Clears Wind-Cold:
-Headache, Chills and Fever caused by Wind-Cold (Shen Nong Ben Cao)
5. Moves the Blood:
-"Removes Blood Stasis" (Zhen Quan)
-Retention of Lochia
-also for Postpartum disorders with Stagnation
6. Kills Worms:
-for the Three types of Worms (classical indication)
Dose:
Powder: 1–3 grams
Preparation:
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Correctives:
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Powder: 1–3 grams
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Correctives:
... available in PRO version
Substitute:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. To warm the Stomach, clear Cold and Damp and move Qi: Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
2. Diarrhea:
i. Acute Cold-type Diarrhea, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
ii. Acute Heat-type Diarrhea, Dysentery Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
3. Stomach weakness with Damp and Qi stagnation, Gastritis, Gastroenteritis:
i. Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
ii. Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
iii. Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
4. Damp obstructing the Stomach and Spleen, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
5. Qi stagnation with Phlegm obstruction, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
6. Epigastric distention and abdominal bloating, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
7. Abdominal distention with a fast pulse, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
8. Food Stagnation, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
9. Intestinal obstruction, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
10. Wheezing from acute Wind-Cold, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
11. Turbid Urine from Damp, Magnolia Hou Po with ... available in PRO version
Major Formula:
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Ping Wei San
Po Chai Pill
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui
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Cautions:
1. Use cautiously during pregnancy. Some Traditional texts said it is prohibited during Pregnancy.
2. Overdose was said to consume Qi.
Main Preparations used:
1. Use cautiously during pregnancy. Some Traditional texts said it is prohibited during Pregnancy.
2. Overdose was said to consume Qi.
Main Preparations used: