Lavender Stoechas vs Magnolia Bark Chinese

Mediterranean lavender species used in traditional medicine since ancient Greek times for headaches, epilepsy, and respiratory conditions. Slightly different chemistry from Lavandula angustifolia.

TCM herb that moves qi, dries dampness, and directs rebellious qi downward. Used for digestive stagnation, phlegm obstruction, and anxiety. Contains magnolol and honokiol.

fenchone, camphor, borneol, 1,8-cineole

magnolol, honokiol, beta-eudesmol, machilol

Treat headaches and migraines, Epilepsy in folk medicine, Respiratory catarrh, Ancient Greek medicine staple

Move qi and dry dampness, Treat digestive distension, Direct rebellious qi downward, Treat phlegm obstruction

Antispasmodic, Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Anxiolytic mild

Anxiolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Digestive aid

2-4g dried flower as tea or 2-4 drops diluted oil daily

3-9g dried bark or 200-500mg extract daily

Epilepsy (camphor content may provoke in excess), Pregnancy

Pregnancy (qi-moving), Avoid in qi deficiency

Skin sensitization, Headache with excess camphor

GI upset, Dizziness, Drowsiness