Magnolia bark takes bite out of bad breath - Daily Mail 21st May 2008

Magnolia bark extract - a traditional Chinese medicine - may be the newest weapon in the war on bad breath. A major chewing gum maker said that it has added the germ-killing compound to their gum and mints. The hope is to not simply mask bad breath, as most strongly flavoured mints and gums do, but to kill odour-causing bacteria. Magnolia bark extract has long been a staple of traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat fever, headache and stress - and has proven effective against germs that cause ulcers. Recent studies have shown it has low toxicity and few side effects.

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