From a study conducted by international researchers, it was found out that magnolia bark eliminates bad breath germs which occur when bacteria in the mouth break down proteins leading to the production of foul-smelling sulphur compounds. The team found that magnolia bark extract, which has already proven effective against germs that cause ulcers, could also kill halitosis-causing bacteria and is highly effective against three types of oral microorganisms, killing 99.9 per cent of bad breath bacteria within five minutes.