Magnolia
Magnolia, commonly known as a powerhouse of traditional medicine, offers profound healing benefits through its fragrant flowers and bark. Renowned for its calming properties, it effectively alleviates anxiety and promotes sleep. Rich in bioactive compounds like magnolol, this ancient botanical serves as a natural remedy for stress and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Magnolia
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Magnoliaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Magnolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Magnoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Magnolia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the world. In Europe, its presence can be identified within the Mediterranean landscapes of Italy. Moving toward the Western Indian Ocean, species of Magnolia are found inhabiting the islands of Mauritius and Réunion. The plant also extends its range into the Russian Far East, specifically around the Kuril Islands. Finally, a significant portion of its habitat is located within the South-Central regions of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Magnolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Honokiol, honokiol, linoleic acid, magnolol, oleic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Honokiol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| honokiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Magnolia has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiviral, Anticonvulsant, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |