Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica)

草麻黄cǎo má huángCaomahuang

Ephedra sinica · Plant

Ephedra sinica
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Indications

Cautions

Contains ephedrine; use only under professional supervision.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Chinese ephedra for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Cold SyndromeSwelling Syndrome

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Chinese ephedra does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Benefit DiureticBenefit Respiratory AsthmaBenefit Stimulant

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