Hou Po

Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex

Properties: BITTER, PUNGENT - WARM - AROMATIC
Dosage: 3-9g.
Meridian: LARGE INTESTINE, LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH

-transform dampness, promote movement of Qi, resolves stagnation
-warms and transforms cold phlegm and directs rebellious lung Qi down

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press