The Efficacy and Applications of Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Efficacy and Functions Hou Po (厚朴) refers to the dried bark of the Magnolia officinalis or Magnolia obovata. It has a bitter and pungent taste, is warm in nature, and is associated with the Spleen, Stomach, Lung, and Large Intestine meridians. It has the functions of drying dampness, resolving phlegm, descending Qi to relieve asthma, … Read more