TCM Materia Medica
The TCM herb "hou po" which in english is "magnolia bark", is categorized within the "aromatic herbs that transform dampness" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the large intestine, lung, spleen and stomach channels and exhibits acrid, aromatic, bitter (ku) and warm (wen) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
Hou Po has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, hou po is generally included in the following 10 formulas:
As noted above, hou po is within the aromatic herbs that transform dampness functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
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