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

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.

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 person 220-440 mg for a 200lb person 270-550 mg for a 250lb person The 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

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.

I've tried it two nights now, and it seem to have the opposite result to what I'd hope from a supplements recommended to me as a sleep aid. I did not get to sleep until 4 am! When sleep is not imperative, I'll keep trying. But so far very disappointed.

I saw this recommended, on a daytime TV Show, as an aid to be able to sleep "restfully" as opposed to helping me to fall askeep. Often, when asleep, my mind would focus on dreams that had me pursuing an unobtainable goal. When I awoke I felt exhausted. One of the claims of this product is that it does NOT cause drowsiness, in order to induce sleep, rather it works as an anti-anxiety agent, which allows the "TV" of my dreams, to be turned "OFF!" A friend, who had once lived in Mississippi, told me that the citizens of his community used magnolia oil as a skin treatment and that a side-effect was a very peaceful community. That anecdote intrigued me and bolstered my decision to try these magnolia bark capsules. In taking 1 capsule every evening, I am benefitting by receiving the desired effect, without any lingering drowsiness, and plan to continue to its use!

This is a good quality supplement. It came well packed along with some other things. The pills are easy to swallow and great for your liver functions.