Magnolia Bark Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by SuperSmart
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Magnolia Bark Extract against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Magnolia Bark Extract is a dietary supplement by SuperSmart with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, sleep problems, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 351 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Magnolia officinalis extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This capsule contains one active ingredient: magnolia officinalis extract — a concentrated form of compounds from magnolia bark. The capsules themselves are made from pullulan and acacia, which are inactive ingredients that help hold the product together.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence we hold shows magnolia bark is possibly effective for gingivitis (gum inflammation). For hay fever and anxiety, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.
There's also insufficient data on whether it helps with dental plaque.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
When taken by mouth, magnolia seems to be well tolerated overall. The human safety data is limited, so it's best used short-term by most adults.
We don't have reliable pregnancy or breastfeeding safety information on file — the data advises against use in pregnancy and breastfeeding because safety hasn't been established. In clinical trials, a small number of participants reported side effects like sexual dysfunction, hand tremors, numbness around the mouth, fatigue, and headache, though it's unclear whether magnolia caused them or other factors were responsible.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check it with your pharmacist if you take any CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications) or blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin). Both interactions are moderate-severity and theoretically possible with large doses.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Magnolia bark extract may be worth considering if you're looking at natural support for gum health, but the evidence is still early. If you take blood thinners, sleep aids, sedatives, or any CNS depressants, check with your pharmacist first — this product could amplify their effects.
Steer clear if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your pharmacist about whether it's right for you and your medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2025.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Magnolia Bark Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | SuperSmart |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5453003823933 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 332707 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Magnolia Bark Extract by SuperSmart, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia officinalis extract | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Pullulan, Acacia
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Guarantees: Vegan, non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free.
Guarantees: Vegan, non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free. No coloring, preservatives, or flavorings.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults. Take 2 vegetarian capsules a day, at mealtimes or as directed by the practitioner.
Formula
Each capsule contains 150 mg of Magnolia officinalis extract.
Precautions
Cautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Tamper evident: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a healthcare provider before using this product if pregnant, breastfeeding, or having health concerns.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Magnolia Bark Extract by SuperSmart label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Magnolia Bark Extract by SuperSmart
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Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Magnolia officinalis extract
Interacts with351 drugs
Magnolia bark and flower buds have a long history in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, often for stress, sleep, and digestion. Modern human r...
Magnolia officinalis extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan, Acacia. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Magnolia Bark Extract by SuperSmart Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Magnolia Bark Extract by SuperSmart has documented interactions with two major drug types.
The most serious concern is with CNS depressants — drugs that slow your brain and nervous system, like sedatives, sleep aids, and some anxiety medications. In theory, taking large doses of magnolia bark alongside these could add up to stronger drowsiness or sedation than expected, since magnolia's active compounds (honokiol and magnolol) have their own sedative effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The product also interacts with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (medications that prevent clots or keep blood flowing freely). Magnolia's compounds can inhibit platelet aggregation in lab studies, meaning they might boost the bleeding-prevention effects of these medications — theoretically increasing your bleeding risk.
Both interactions are rated Moderate severity.
Altogether, these interactions span 351 individual medications. Because this is a single-ingredient product, if you take any CNS depressants or blood thinners, run them through the checker below before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Magnolia Bark Extract interact with 351 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Magnolia Bark Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Magnolia officinalis extract
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnolia might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnolia might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnolia might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnolia might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnolia might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, CodeineAcetazone Forte C8, Parafon Forte C8
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, CodeineTylenol No.3, Tylenol w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, DoxylamineMersyndol
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, MethocarbamolAcetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol, Robaxacet 8
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, IsomethepteneAmidrine, Midchlor, Migquin, Migratine
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, IsomethepteneMidrin
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, IsometheptaneIsocom
How Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interactionAcetaminophen, DiphenhydramineTylenol PM, Tylenol PM Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Allergy, Cold Control, Contac Night Allergy Relief
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, HydrocodoneAnexsia, Anodynos DHC, Azdone, Co-Gesic, Doucet, Lorcet +9 more
How Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnolia might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetaminophen, MeperidineDemerol APAP
How Acetaminophen, Meperidine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Meperidine interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Magnolia Bark Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnolia Officinalis ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
Read the full Magnolia Officinalis Extract + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Magnolia Bark Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Magnolia officinalis extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, magnolia might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that the chemicals magnolol and honokiol, isolated from magnolia bark, inhibit platelet aggregation that is experimentally induced by collagen and arachidonic acid. However, they do not inhibit platelet aggregation that is induced by adenosine diphosphate, platelet-activating factor, or thrombin. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
In vitro and animal research shows that constituents extracted from magnolia bark, especially honokiol and magnolol, have sedative effects. These effects may be due to the inhibition of catecholamine release and modulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABA-A) receptors.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Magnolia Bark Extract, from the product label.
SuperSmart
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- SuperSmart USA LLC
- City
- Miami
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33130
- Phone Number
- +1 (786) 522-3907
- Web Address
- us.SuperSmart.com
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Sources & How We Checked
Magnolia Bark Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 9 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Magnolia 9 references
- Kuribara H, Kishi E, Hattori N, et al. The anxiolytic effect of two oriental herbal drugs in Japan attributed to honokiol from magnolia bark. J Pharm Pharmacol 2000;52:1425-9. PubMed
- Tachikawa E, Takahashi M, Kashimoto T. Effects of extract and ingredients isolated from Magnolia obovata thunberg on catecholamine secretion from bovine adrenal chromaffin cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2000;60:433-40. PubMed
- Jung KY, Kim DS, Oh SR, et al. Magnone A and B, novel anti-PAF tetrahydrofuran lignans from the flower buds of Magnolia fargesii. J Nat Prod 1998;61:808-11.
- Garrison R, Chambliss WG. Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on weight management: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2006;12:50-4.
- Teng CM, Chen CC, Ko FN, et al. Two antiplatelet agents from Magnolia officinalis. Thromb Res 1988;50:757-65. PubMed
- Ghys K, De Palma A, Vandevenne A, Werbrouck J, Goossens A. Magnolia officinalis bark extract, a recently identified contact allergen in 'anti-ageing' cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis. 2015 Aug;73(2):130-2.
- Raison-Peyron N, Césaire A, Du-Thanh A, Dereure O. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Magnolia officinalis bark extract in a facial anti-ageing cream. Contact Dermatitis. 2015 Jun;72(6):416-7.
- Nilausen TD, Johansen JD, Thyssen JP. Allergic contact dermatitis of the face caused by Magnolia officinalis bark extract. Contact Dermatitis. 2016;75(6):385-87.
- Amat-Samaranch V, López-Sánchez C, Tubau C, Puig L, Serra-Baldrich E. Vulvar allergic contact dermatitis caused by Magnolia officinalis bark extract. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(1):96-97.
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