Reader, If sleepless nights, anxiety, and depression are a regular part of your life, then the bark from a mysterious Asian tree could be the game-changer you've been hoping for.
I'm talking about the Houpo magnolia tree.  The bark of the Houpo magnolia tree eases anxiety and improves mood in five distinct ways. | Today, new research backs up what traditional Asian healers have known for more than 2,000 years…
That this bizarre bark can:1,2,3 ✓ Reduce stress and anxiety by nearly 20%
✓ Ease depression in as little as three weeks
✓ Shorten the amount of time it takes to fall asleep by as much as 30 minutes
✓ Increase the amount of time spent in deep sleep
✓ Improve energy by 18%4 If this is your first time hearing about Houpo bark, you're not alone.
Most of my patients were completely in the dark about it as well. 5 Ways Houpo Magnolia Bark Acts As A Master Mood Booster Houpo bark is packed with bioactive compounds that have impressive anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.
Two of the most effective are honokiol and magnolol. Together these compounds have a sedative effect on the mind – helping users relax and get to sleep more easily.
Researchers have discovered multiple ways Houpo bark boosts mood and improves sleep… - It eases depression. Research shows that Houpo bark can regulate neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which play a key role in improving mood.5,6
- It boosts GABA activity. GABA is a neurotransmitter in the brain that can calm overactive neurons. This helps to quiet anxious thoughts and makes sleep easier to achieve.7
- It lowers oxidative stress. Honokiol and magnolol have been found to lower oxidative stress in the brain and the rest of the body.8 New research shows that this imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants is a key factor in the development and progression of anxiety and depression.9
- It activates cannabinoid receptors. Humans are born with an endocannabinoid system – a network of receptors that play a crucial role in regulating stress responses. Houpo bark has been shown to boost endocannabinoid activity, producing a calming effect throughout the body.10
- It helps control adrenaline. Most of the time, adrenaline is a useful hormone. As humans, we rely on it to power our "flight or fight" response to threats. But excessive adrenaline can lead to chronic stress. Houpo bark has been shown to reduce adrenaline as well as cortisol, another hormone linked to stress.
Studies show Houpo is also a sleep champion.
In a 24-week study involving 89 menopausal women living with sleep and mood issues, scientists gave doses of Houpo bark extract to the experimental group.
When the study concluded, those who received the extract showed significant improvements in insomnia, mood, and irritability.11
In an animal study, researchers found that extracts of magnolol decreased the amount of time it took for subjects to fall asleep. The team also found that the extract increased the amount of time subjects spent in REM sleep.12 Sip A Cup Of Soothing Tea To Ease Anxiety And Fall Asleep Faster To reduce stress and anxiety and to promote a good night's sleep, I recommend a soothing cup of tea 30 to 60 minutes before bed. This allows the compounds in the bark to start working as you prepare for sleep. Ingredients: - 2 tsp magnolia bark
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- Organic honey
Directions: - Add the magnolia bark and cinnamon to a small saucepan with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, strain, and enjoy.
- Sweeten with honey, to taste.
To Your Good Health, 
Al Sears, MD, CNS
P.S. Be sure to check your email THIS AFTERNOON FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT that could unlock even more powerful insights into harnessing the benefits of this amazing bark and much more. You won't want to miss it!
References: - Talbott J. "Effect of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense (Relora®) on cortisol and psychological mood state in moderately stressed subjects." J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013 Aug 7;10:37.
- Xue L, et al. "A randomized controlled pilot study of the effectiveness of magnolia tea on alleviating depression in postnatal women." Food Sci Nutr. 2020 Feb 10;8(3):1554-1561.
- Chen C, et al. "Magnolol, a major bioactive constituent of the bark of Magnolia officinalis, induces sleep via the benzodiazepine site of GABA(A) receptor in mice." Neuropharmacology. 2012 Nov;63(6):1191-9.
- Talbott J. "Effect of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense (Relora®) on cortisol and psychological mood state in moderately stressed subjects." J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013 Aug 7;10:37.
- Xu Q, et al. "Antidepressant-like effects of the mixture of honokiol and magnolol from the barks of Magnolia officinalis in stressed rodents." Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2008 Apr 1;32(3):715-25.
- Koetter U, et al. "Interactions of Magnolia and Ziziphus extracts with selected central nervous system receptors." J Ethnopharmacol. 2009;124:421–425.
- Alexeev M, et al. "The natural products magnolol and honokiol are positive allosteric modulators of both synaptic and extra-synaptic GABA receptors." Neuropharmacology. 2012;62(8):2507-2514.
- Rajgopal A, et al. "Magnolia officinalis (Hou Po) bark extract stimulates the Nrf2-pathway in hepatocytes and protects against oxidative stress." J Ethnopharmacol. 2016;193:657-662.
- Correia A, et al. "Oxidative Stress in Depression: The Link with the Stress Response, Neuroinflammation, Serotonin, Neurogenesis and Synaptic Plasticity." Antioxidants (Basel). 2023 Feb 13;12(2):470.
- Rempel V, et al. "Magnolia extract, magnolol, and metabolites: Activation of cannabinoid CB2 receptors and blockade of the related GPR55." ACS Med Chem Lett. 2012;4(1):41-45.
- Mucci M, et al. "Soy isoflavones, lactobacilli, magnolia bark extract, vitamin D3 and calcium. Controlled clinical study in menopause." Minerva Ginecol. 2006;58(4):323-334.
- Chen C, et al. "Magnolol, a major bioactive constituent of the bark of Magnolia officinalis, induces sleep via the benzodiazepine site of GABA(A) receptor in mince." Neuropharmacology. 2012;63(6):1191-1196.
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