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Lemon balm
3.9 (30 owner comments)
Falling asleep fasterDeeper sleep
“Passionflower extract and Lemon balm extract helped me a lot.”
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Magnolia bark (incl. Relora) for Sleep: What People Report on Reddit
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Magnolia officinalis bark extract (honokiol, magnolol); Relora combines it with phellodendron.
3.6 SnoozeVerdict score
7 owner comments (4 with a clear rating) from r/Nootropics, r/sleep, r/Supplements, May 2026 to October 2026. Top 55% of the 20 rated supplements.
Owner sentiment3.9
Recommendations1.0
Tolerability4.8
ValueNot rated
Value for money: Not rated. The example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Magnolia bark (incl. Relora) is rated below most supplements we track: 3.6/5. Of 4 rated owner comments, 4 were positive, 0 mixed and 0 negative; 0 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about mood and takes time.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
Read our herbal sleep aid guide. Our sleep supplement shortlists group top-rated options by what people report. For the full picture, see our sleep supplement ratings built from Reddit owner comments.
What it is
- Magnolia bark contains honokiol and magnolol; Relora combines magnolia and phellodendron extracts.[PubMed]
- A small 2008 pilot trial measured stress levels in healthy women taking Relora.[PubMed]
Safety and interactions
- Supplements can interact with medicines and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety before they are sold; tell your doctor or pharmacist about anything you take.[NIH Office of Dietary Supplements]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine (including sleep, anxiety or antidepressant medicines), or have ongoing sleep problems. See sleep supplement safety and interactions.
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Mood: 1 owner comment
- Takes time: 1 owner comment
Common complaints
No recurring complaints yet.
4/5 Takes time“I started taking a supplement from Source Naturals: Theanine Serene with Relora (there is the same one without Relora also.) I was recommended to take it for stress management, but after 2 weeks or so I noticed I was sleeping almost all…”
4/5“I don't see Magnolia Bark mentioned here, but it has helped me with sleep.”
4/5“Try phosphatidyl serine and magnolia bark.”
Example products
These are examples of Magnolia bark (incl. Relora) products sold on Amazon. They are not ranked by Reddit and the score above is for the ingredient, not a specific product. Check the label for dose and other ingredients.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
NOW Supplements, Relora 300 mg, Blend of Plant Extracts
Price varies; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Swanson Magnolia Bark Herbal Supplement, 400 mg, 60 Capsules
$11.09 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Pure Encapsulations Relora, 60 Capsules, Supports Healthy Cortisol and DHEA Production and Moderates Occasional Stress*
Brand on Reddit: 3.2 from 12 owner comments · Pure Encapsulations owner reviews
$38.00 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Research to read
Published studies (we list them so you can read the evidence yourself; inclusion is not an endorsement):
FAQ
What do people with sleep problems say about Magnolia bark (incl. Relora) on Reddit?
Across 7 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it for sleep, 4 of 4 rated comments were positive and 0 negative, for a SnoozeVerdict score of 3.6/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Is Magnolia bark (incl. Relora) scored on clinical evidence?
No. The score summarizes Reddit owner comments only. Factual statements on this page link to NIH or PubMed sources, and nothing here is medical advice.
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