Hou Po

Latin name: Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex

Hou Po Also Known As: Magnolia Bark, Beaver Tree, Holly Bay, Hou Po, Indian Bark, Red Bay, Swamp Laurel, Swamp Sassafras, Sweet Bay, White Bay, White Laurel. Magnolia biondii, synonym Magnolia fargesii; Magnolia denudata, synonym Magnolia heptaperta; Magnolia glauca; Magnolia officinalis; Magnolia sprengeri; Magnolia sargentiana, synonym Magnolia emargenata; Magnolia wilsonii; Magnolia salicifolia; other Magnolia species.

Properties: BITTER, PUNGENT - WARM - AROMATIC

Dosage: 3-9g.

Meridians/Channels: LARGE INTESTINE, LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH

• transform dampness, promote movement of Qi, resolves stagnation
• warms and transforms cold phlegm and directs rebellious lung Qi down

Also Used For: Orally, Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) is used for digestive disorders, as an anti-inflammatory, a stimulant, and to promote sweating. It is also used orally as a tonic, which is an agent used to invigorate, refresh, or restore body function.