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Ephedra
Formal name:
ephedra sinica
Other names:
Ma huang
Chinese ephedra
Chinese jointfir
A broom-like shrub in the Ephedra family, related to the conifers, ephedra grows in arid places but is also widely cultivated for its content of the stimulant alkaloid, ephedrine.
Medicinal data
Part used:
stems
Dosage:
1 cup 2-3 x daily
1-2 droppersful 2-3 x daily
2-3 tablets 2-3 x daily as directed
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Category
Correspondences
Body systems
cardiovascular
,
nervous
,
respiratory
Herb action
bronchodilator
,
vasodilator
Herb category
heroic
,
specific
Herbal energy
warm
Herbal preparation
decoction
,
extract
,
tincture
Herbal taste
bitter
,
mild
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