This Extract of the Magnolia Tree is Just as Good as Valium and Xanax (Without the Side Effects)

 

The side effects of anti-anxiety drugs are notoriously bad, but could there be a better way? One study shows that the extract of a well known plant could be just as effective without these and other side effects…

Anti-anxiety drugs such as Xanax and Diazepam/Valium are prescribed often, especially in today’s hyper-connected society where  everyone feels the need to “measure up” at some point.

But could they be doing more harm than good? The laundry list of side effects attached to each drug suggests that could well be true. Diazepam addiction symptoms in particular are pretty worrisome.

These drugs can mask the symptoms of anxiety, but at what cost?

While many people are able to make lifestyle changes to help cope with and end anxiety issues, there are also natural herbs and other plant-based ways to help tame anxiety, including Honokiol extract, a widely-studied and traditionally used herb that offers a wide range of health benefits.

Leaves and flowers of the magnolia tree, which contains the Honokiol extract that studies say can help with anxiety.

Leaves and flowers of the magnolia tree, which contains the Honokiol extract that studies say can help with anxiety.

Beware the Side Effects of Anti-Anxiety Drugs

The side effects lists for anti-anxiety pills Xanax and Valium are almost too outrageous (and scary) to believe; too long to list in in this space. We can give you a sampling, however.

According to the website Drugs.com, alprazolam, the active ingredient in Xanax, comes with these side effects, classified as “more common:”

-Forgetfulness

-Clumsiness or unsteadiness

-Feeling sad or empty

-Lightheadedness

-Loss of interest or pleasure

-Slurred speech

-Trouble performing routine tasks

 

“Less common” side effects of these anti-anxiety drugs include:

-Blurred vision

-Burning, crawling or tingling feelings

-Confusion about identity, place, and time

-Fainting

-Fear or nervousness

-Memory loss

-Seizures

And that’s far from the complete list, which can be viewed here. Considering how harmful the above side effects are, you may want to brace yourself before checking out the “rare” category of side effects.

The other anti-anxiety “solution,” Valium, has a similar list of deeply concerning side effects that you should be aware of before making any decisions on what to take.

Study: Tree Bark Extract May Solve Anxiety Problems

Ancient medicine often holds the key to solving many of our modern health problems, and the Magnolia Officialnis tree, a staple of traditional Asian medicine, may be the best-kept secret for natural anxiety relief.

Within the bark of the tree is an active component called Honokiol, which has been used for centuries treating several ailments, ranging from depression to memory loss and many others.

The Honokiol extract seems to be particularly effective in reducing chronic inflammation a problem often tied to depression and anxiety. But it appears to offer many more compounds with benefits specific to creating a healthy brain chemistry, as several studies confirm.

A 2005 study in the journal Neuroscience Letters found that Honokiol has the ability to regulate Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid (GABA) in the brain. This compound is actually a critical neurotransmitter that helps control electrical activity in the brain and promote relaxation.

The combination of these two important functions helps to protect the brain and keep it functioning smoothly.

 

 

Overall, the effects of Honokiol on these important neurotransmitters has been compared to the anti-anxiety actions of these powerful pharmaceutical drugs, but without the side effects.

A flower on the magnolia tree, from which the Honokiol extract is taken. Click the picture for more info on the supplement.

A flower on the magnolia tree, from which the Honokiol extract is taken. Click the picture for more info on the supplement.

According to a 1999 study in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Honokiol extract reduced anxiety comparable to Diazepam (Valium’s active ingredient) — and provided these benefits without the side effects listed above. 

Where to Find Honokiol Extract 

You can find the Honokiol extract on Amazon.com by clicking here

Thanks for reading!

-Nick Meyer

AltHealthWORKS Founder

 

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About Nick Meyer

Nick Meyer is a journalist who's been published in the Detroit Free Press, Dallas Morning News and several other outlets. He founded AltHealthWORKS in 2012 to showcase extraordinary stories of healing and the power of organic living, stories the mainstream media always seemed to miss. Check out Nick's Amazon best-seller 'Dirt Cheap Organic: 101 Tips For Going Organic on a Budget' by clicking here, as well as its sequel Dirt Cheap Weight Loss.