Magnolia bark extract contains chemicals that kill bacteria that cause bad breath (halitosis), a new study shows. Those compounds are called magnolol and honokiol, according to the study, published in ...

“Sweet magnolia” does more than describe the fragrant blossoms of a popular evergreen tree. It also applies to magnolia bark’s effects on human breath. Scientists in Illinois are reporting that breath ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Adding a pinch of magnolia bark to mints or gum can eliminate bad breath by killing most odor-causing germs, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. Sign up here. Most bad breath ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Magnolia bark extract -- a traditional Chinese medicine -- may be the newest weapon in the war on bad breath. Chewing gum maker Wm Wrigley Jr Co said on Tuesday that it has added a ...

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Sugar-free chewing gum containing magnolia bark extract (MBE) has a positive effect on oral health, including reducing salivary mutans streptococci, according to a new study in Caries Research (August ...

If you’re not yet familiar with magnolia bark, you’re not alone. My patients are often unaware of this potent-with-health-benefits plant supplement. Despite its somewhat under-the-radar status, ...

"Sweet magnolia" does more than describe the fragrant blossoms of a popular evergreen tree. It also applies to magnolia bark's effects on human breath. Scientists are reporting that breath mints made ...

Magnolia bark extract contains chemicals that kill bacteria that cause bad breath (halitosis), a new study shows. Those compounds are called magnolol and honokiol, according to the study, published in ...

Research shows that extract of magnolia bark has powerful anti-bacterial properties, swiftly dispatching the bugs behind halitosis. In tests, the compound - a favourite remedy of Chinese herbalists - ...