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Magnolia Extract 200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Magnolia Extract 200 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson 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 Bark Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Magnolia Extract 200 mg by Swanson

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: magnolia bark extract at 200 mg per capsule. The extract includes the compounds honokiol and magnolol, which are the key constituents studied for their effects.

The capsule itself is made from inactive ingredients — rice flour, hypromellose (a plant-based capsule material), silica, and magnesium stearate — that help deliver the extract and hold it together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Magnolia's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Magnolia for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Gingivitis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for magnolia extract is mixed and still developing. For gingivitis (gum inflammation), it's rated possibly effective based on available data.

For allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and anxiety, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works. We also don't have established evidence for its use against dental plaque.

If you're considering this for one of those uses, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Magnolia

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

When taken orally, magnolia extract is generally well tolerated in most adults over the short term, though human safety data is limited. We don't have enough reliable safety information to recommend it during pregnancy, and some sources suggest it may affect the uterus — so it's best avoided if you're pregnant or trying to conceive.

Breastfeeding safety data is also too sparse; it's best avoided while nursing. In trials, a small number of participants reported side effects like sexual dysfunction, hand tremor, numbness around the mouth, fatigue, and headache, but it's unclear whether magnolia itself caused these or something else in the combination product they took.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Magnolia

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Magnolia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 351 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, check if you're on any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and similar agents) or CNS depressants like benzodiazepines, sleep aids, or opioids. Both interaction types are Moderate severity, meaning magnolia could add to their effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Magnolia extract might interest you if you're exploring options for gum health, but the evidence is still preliminary for other uses. If you take any blood thinner, antiplatelet medication, or sedating drug, check with us first — the interactions are real.

Since human safety data is limited and pregnancy/breastfeeding safety isn't established, those are conversations worth having with your pharmacist.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Magnolia Extract 200 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614142258
Net contents 30 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 308660
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Magnolia Extract 200 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
087614142258
IngredientAmount% DV
Magnolia Bark Extract200 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Visit our website at www.swanson.com

Formulation

V Vegetarian

Antioxidant support Standardized

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule per day with water.

Precautions

Warning: For adults only. Not intended for use by children or pregnant or nursing women. Keep out of reach of children.

Not intended for use by children or pregnant or nursing women. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are taking any prescription medications or have a medical condition.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formula

Magnolia Extract 200mg per capsule

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Magnolia Extract 200 mg by Swanson label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Magnolia Extract 200 mg by Swanson

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Magnolia Bark Extract

Interacts with
351 drugs
200 mg per serving Form: Magnolia officinalis Bark Extract

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 Bark Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Magnolia Extract 200 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions

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351Drugs
351 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Magnolia Extract 200 mg 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 Bark Extract2 drug types · 351 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Magnolia Extract 200 mg, from the product label.

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Magnolia Extract 200 mg by Swanson: Common Questions

Does Magnolia Extract 200 mg by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Magnolia Extract 200 mg has a known interaction with 351 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Magnolia Extract 200 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is magnolia extract safe to take during pregnancy?
No — there isn't enough safety data, and some sources caution that it may affect the uterus. It's best to avoid it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer alternatives for your needs.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
No reliable safety data exists for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided while nursing. If you're nursing and interested in magnolia for a specific reason, check with your pharmacist or doctor about what's safe.
Does magnolia extract actually work for anxiety?
There isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works for anxiety. While lab and animal studies show magnolia has sedative properties, we don't have solid human trial data backing it for this use.
What's magnolia extract actually used for?
The strongest evidence is for gingivitis (gum inflammation), where it's rated possibly effective. It's also being studied for hay fever and dental plaque, but those aren't established yet.
Are there any common side effects?
When taken orally, magnolia is generally well tolerated. In trials, a small number of people reported hand tremor, numbness, fatigue, headache, or sexual dysfunction, though it's unclear if magnolia caused them or something else did.

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The Full Monographs Behind Magnolia Extract 200 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Magnolia Extract 200 mg'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Teng CM, Chen CC, Ko FN, et al. Two antiplatelet agents from Magnolia officinalis. Thromb Res 1988;50:757-65. PubMed
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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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