Photos of Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia, Southern Magnolia, Bull-Bay.

Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia, Southern Magnolia, Bull-Bay crushed bark used in steam baths to treat water retention. Inner bark used to treat malaria and rheumatism. Fruits used as a digestive tonic, for dyspepsia, and general debility. Seeds valued in Mexican tradition as antispasmodic; for high blood pressure, heart problems, abdominal discomfort, muscle spasms, infertility, and epilepsy. Science confirms sedative activity of seed.

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