Magnolia Bark - Magnolia glauca

Magnolia is an ancient genus of plant having evolved even before bees appeared on the timeline. The giant blossoms on this tree developed to encourage pollination by beetles first. Some fossilized specimens have been found to date back approximately twenty-million years!

In ancient China where the plant was called Yu-lan (Jade Orchid), only the Emporer was entitled to own a Magnolia and he would occasionally give a root as a sign of imperial favor. The ancient Aztecs also knew of the Magnolia tree, naming it Eloxochitl or "Flower with Green Husk". One superstition tells that a blossom placed in the bedroom will kill anyone who sleeps there.

In flower symbolism, the Magnolia represents nobility, perseverance and a love of nature. Indeed, this plant has been known to survive ice ages, mountain range formations and continental drift and still rises regally among other flowering trees with some of the most magnificent foliage. Dreaming of Magnolia symbolizes beauty, grace and elegance. It can also represent a need to feel protected and safe, or to be recognized.

Wands made from Magnolia will help to encourage a regal but gentile demeanor. There is an almost hypnotic and languid quality to this wood that is at once commanding but unhurried. It will help the practitioner to make wise decisions and develop patience and endurance. Magnolia will inspire a graceful and elegant application of will and encourage one to see the beauty of nature everywhere.

The most impressive health benefits of magnolia include its ability to treat menstrual cramps, improve respiratory health, detoxify the body, boost cognition, soothe the digestive system, stimulate the appetite, reduce stress, and protect against severe allergic reactions

TCM: In traditional Chinese medicine (known as Hou Po), the bark is used for regulating Qi (life-force) and resolving stagnation. It helps with coughing, vomiting and bloating.

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