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Ephedra (麻黄)

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    Latin Plant Name:Ephedra Sinensis

    Pinyin Mandarin Name:Ma Huang

    Common English Name:Ephedra

    Part of Plant Used:Twigs and stems

    Nature:Warm

    Taste:Acrid, bitter

    Meridians Entered:Lungs, Bladder

    Common Usages:

    Ephedra is one of the major herbs used to treat wheezing (TCM: poor Lung Qi circulation). It is also used in formulas that induce sweating where there are symptoms of fever with no sweating, together with chills and headache (TCM: exterior cold); also used to treat asthma and allergies (TCM: wind-cold conditions).

    Traditional Usages and Functions:

    eleases exterior and disperses cold; facilitates normal circulation of Lung Qi and controls wheezing; promotes urination and reduces edema.

    Common Formulas Used In:Ma Huang; Pueraria Combination.

    Processing Required:-

    Remarks:

    Avoid using at night. Ephedra is a mild stimulant and may interfere with sleep, especially if the person already has insomnia.

    Cautions in Use:

    Do not use this herb where there is high blood pressure or cardiac asthma. Use with caution in deficient conditions with chronic sweating or wheezing.

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