Ephedra nevadensis

Ephedra is also known by the Chinese name ma huang, which translates as "yellow astringent." It has been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than five thousand years. A related species. Ephedra nevadensis, grows in North America and is sometimes referred to as Mormon tea (Rudgley... 

N.A. Ephedra nevadensis Wats. Pseudoephedrine, 1-ephedrine, d-pseudoephedrine.100 A decongestant and asthma remedy, for hypertension, hay fever. 

Brigitte Mars s Herb Tea for Ear Infections 1 ounce (25 g) Mormon tea (Ephedra nevadensis)... 

Beasley, JL, Jr, Harris LE 1942 A chemical study of Oklahoma plants. 5. Ephedra nevadensis. J Am Pharm Ass 31 171-173... 

A number of plant species from the genus Ephedra have been used for many years for their stimulant effects. Ephedra sinica is native to Asia and is frequently sold under its Chinese name, ma huanpf. Another species, E. nevadensis, grows in the American West and is known as Mormon tea. The main psychoactive compound in ephedra is ephedrine. Ephedrine is a potent stimulant with effects much like those reviewed in Chapter 6. It is sympathomimetic and produces behavioral effects similar to those of other stimulants (Karch, 2000). Until 2004, ephedrine products were marketed through stores or by mail order to increase energy, prevent drowsiness, suppress appetite, and in high-dose formulations, as an herbal alternative to ecstasy (see Chapter 12). These products contained a wide variety of plant products and... 

E. nevadensis and E. trifttrea are typically used in teas. The FDA prohibits preparations with more than 8 mg/do.sc and advises that one should not take an ephedra product more often than every 6 hours and no more than 24 mg/day. Ephedra should not be used for more than 7 days. Do.sages over the recommended amount may cause. stroke, myocardial infarction, seizures, and death. 

Related Species Ephedra distacha (European ephedra) E. trifurca or E. viriditis (desert tea) E. nevadensis E. americana (American ephedra) E. gerardiana (Pakistani ephedra)... 

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