Full Spectrum Magnolia Bark 400mg | 60 capsules | Swanson

Full Spectrum Magnolia Bark from Swanson

Magnolia is a flowering tree that has been known in East Asia for a very long time. Swanson uses the bark of Magnolia officinalis and processes it into a full-spectrum powder, with 400mg per capsule. Full spectrum means that the entire bark has been ground, without isolating a single substance from it. A jar contains 60 capsules, enough for two months at one capsule per day.

What magnolia is

Magnolia is a genus of trees and shrubs with large, striking flowers. The species used in this product, Magnolia officinalis, grows in the mountains of China. It is not the flower but the bark that is used here; in Chinese, it is known as houpo. The bark is harvested from the trunk and branches, dried, and then finely ground into a powder that goes into the capsule.

Full spectrum and the whole bark

The term full spectrum refers to the processing method. Instead of extracting a single component from the plant, the complete bark is ground and put into the capsule. This preserves the natural integrity of the bark, with all naturally occurring plant compounds together. Each capsule contains 400mg of ground magnolia bark, without the addition of a concentrated extract.

400mg magnolia per capsule

Each capsule delivers 400mg of magnolia bark. The dosage is one capsule per day, with water. The bark naturally has a bitter taste, which is why it is in a capsule and not taken as a loose powder. A jar with 60 capsules is therefore enough for approximately two months of daily use.

The capsule and what's inside

In addition to the magnolia bark, the capsule contains only brown rice flour as a filler and magnesium stearate as an anti-caking agent. The capsule itself is made of gelatin and is therefore not suitable for vegans. In short, this is a full-spectrum product of ground magnolia bark, with 400mg per capsule, in a jar of 60 pieces.