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Relora Ingredients

Relora is a natural remedy that is promoted to reduce stress-related weight gain, anxiety and promote sleep in premenopausal women. It is made from blending Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurence extracts. It is produced by Next Pharmaceuticals.

  1. Magnolia Officinalis

    • One of the main ingredients of Relora is an extract from the bark of the Magnolia officinalis tree. Also called hou po, it has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years and is believed to treat disorders in the digestive system, diarrhea, asthma, coughs, loss of appetite and gastroenteritis.

    Phellodendron Amurence

    • Phellodendron amurence is an extract from the Amur cork tree and has also been used for many years in Chinese herbalism. It has been known to treat urinary tract infections, jaundice, diarrhea, boils, abscesses and night sweats.

    Research

    • In a study published by Nutrition Journal, Relora was found to be effective in reducing "temporary, transitory anxiety" compared to placebo, though it was not found to be effective in reducing "long-standing feelings of anxiety or depression." A study by Robert Garrison, RPh and Walter G. Chambliss, PhD found that "obese subjects who eat in response to stress may benefit from taking a dietary supplement ingredient containing proprietary extracts of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense."

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