Honokiol, one of the active ingredients in
magnolia bark, has been found to outperform diazepam, or Valium, in reducing anxiety — without the side effects and addictive potential —
while Phellodendrum has shown potential to control cortisol - induced food cravings.
A couple of studies have shown that women who consumed
Magnolia bark extract ate fewer calories Although it is not an appetite suppressant, it may help to tame the compulsion to eat
while under stress.