Magnolol 40% Extract from Magnolia Flower

II. Product Introduction

1. Source

        Mulanin is a substance that... The flower of Magnolia denudata, a plant belonging to the genus Magnolia in the family Magnoliaceae, is... The highly purified monomeric ingredients, derived from raw material extraction and refined through processes such as ethanol reflux extraction and purification using macroporous resins, maximize the preservation of the active ingredients’ structure and efficacy.

2. Core Efficacy and Applications

( 1 ) Dries dampness, eliminates phlegm, regulates qi, and relieves fullness in the middle burner. ：

Efficacy: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it...   “Moistening dryness, transforming phlegm, descending qi, and eliminating fullness”—this formula can resolve phlegm-dampness within the body and relieve cough and excessive phlegm (white, sticky, and thick phlegm) caused by phlegm-dampness obstructing the lungs. It also regulates the flow of qi in the gastrointestinal tract, alleviating abdominal distension, belching, nausea, and loss of appetite resulting from stagnation of qi in the spleen and stomach. 。

Application: Used for phlegm-damp cough and chronic bronchitis (with copious, thick, and difficult-to-expectorate phlegm); as an adjunct treatment for chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and functional dyspepsia (diagnosed according to syndrome differentiation as stagnation of spleen and stomach qi with retention of phlegm-dampness); formulated into standardized Chinese medicines that regulate qi and transform phlegm (such as Houpu Wenzhong Tang and Banxia Houpu Tang). 。

( 2 ) Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and gut-regulating. ：

Efficacy: Inhibit inflammatory factors ( TNF- Alpha, IL-6、IL-1 β) It releases substances that alleviate inflammation in gastrointestinal, respiratory, and skin tissues; in vitro, it inhibits the growth of Helicobacter pylori, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and certain fungi (such as Candida albicans); it regulates the balance of the gut microbiota and improves the intestinal microecology. 。

Application: Adjunctive treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection (in combination with antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors); relief of abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by intestinal inflammation (such as enteritis and irritable bowel syndrome); as a natural antimicrobial ingredient, it can be added to oral care products (mouthwashes, toothpastes) and topical antibacterial gels. 。

( 3 ) Central regulation, calming the mind and promoting sleep. ：

Efficacy: Gently inhibits the overexcitation of the central nervous system and regulates neurotransmitter balance (e.g., by enhancing...   gamma -  GABA activity helps relieve anxiety and irritability, improves sleep quality (particularly for insomnia of the qi stagnation and phlegm-dampness type), and provides mild relief from central pain. 。

Application: As an adjunct therapy, it helps relieve insomnia, excessive dreaming, and frequent awakenings caused by neurasthenia and anxiety disorders; alleviates headaches and dizziness triggered by emotional tension; and, as an ingredient in health supplements designed to calm the mind, it can be combined with ingredients such as Ziziphus jujuba seed and Polygala tenuifolia to create sleep-promoting products. 。

( 4 ) Cardiovascular Protection and Antioxidation ：

Effect: Dilates blood vessels, improves endothelial function, and helps lower blood pressure; inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing the risk of thrombus formation; scavenges free radicals in the body and enhances antioxidant enzymes. SOD 、GSH-Px ) Activity, reducing cellular oxidative damage 。

Application: Assists in the management of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis; added as an antioxidant ingredient to anti-aging skincare products and health supplements to slow down skin aging and protect vascular endothelium; helps improve cerebral circulation and relieve dizziness caused by insufficient cerebral blood supply. 。

( 5 ) Other effects and applications ：

Effect: In vitro experiments have shown that it exerts mild inhibitory effects on the proliferation and induces apoptosis in certain tumor cells (such as hepatocellular carcinoma, lung cancer, and gastric cancer cells); it also exhibits certain anti-allergic activity (by inhibiting histamine release). 。

Application: As a potential raw material for adjuvant cancer treatment (further clinical validation required); as an adjunct to relieve allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis and urticaria (in combination with anti-allergy medications); added to soothing skincare products to help reduce the tendency toward allergies in sensitive skin. 。