Magnolia kobus vs Mentha Haplocalyx

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Magnolia kobus

Respiratory

Mentha haplocalyx

Respiratory

Magnolia kobus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Mentha Haplocalyx

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Japanese magnolia tree with white flowers used in traditional Japanese Kampo medicine for sinus conditions.

Aromatic perennial herb native to East Asia used in TCM to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, and course liver qi.

Active Compounds

magnolol, honokiol, kobusine, salicylaldehyde, alkaloids

menthol, menthone, menthofuran, pulegone, isomenthol

Traditional Uses

Traditional Japanese Kampo medicine for sinusitis and headaches, Used in Japanese folk medicine for nasal and respiratory conditions

wind-heat cold, headache, sore throat, liver qi stagnation, itchy skin

Modern Uses

Nasal decongestant, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Headache relief

antipyretic, decongestant, carminative, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Tea from buds: 3-6g per day

3–6g decoction

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses

yin deficiency, infant face application of oil, allergy

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

cool sensation in GI, skin sensitization from oil

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E