Headache ephedra

Ephedra (sea grape, ma-huang, yellow horse) ephedra sinica Relieves colds, improves respiratory function, headaches, diuretic effects 3heart rate, psychosis l hedra should only be used after consulting with the physician. Many restrictions apply and the herb can cause serious reactions. Do not use with cardiac glycosides, monoamine oxidase inhibitor halothane, guanethidine, (MAOIs) or oxytocin. Do not use with 3. John s wort or in weight loss formulas. 

Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) is another potentially harmful herb that is available in the United States. Claims of utility of Ma Huang for the treatment of bronchial asthma, cold and flu symptoms, fevers or chills, headaches and other aches, edema, and lack of perspiration have been made [23], Ma Huang contains approximately 1% of ephedrine and therefore possesses central nervous stimulatory potential [24], However, ephedrine is difficult to extract and purify from Ma Huang, so it presently has no street value. 

Normal doses range from 15 to 30 mg of actual alkaloid (ephedrine), and the lethal dose is in the 1-2 g range. Side effects from ephedra use include headache, irritability, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, tachycardia, urinary disorders, and vomiting. 

Ephedra distachya L. China 1-ephedrine, 1-methylephedrine, 1-norephedrine, methylephedrine, d-pseudoephedrinem, d-N-methy lpseudoephedrine. 30-3133 This herb is toxic. Treat asthma, sympathomimetic action, relieve headache, body ache, and coughing, lower fever by increasing perspiration. 

Potential harmful side effects associated with ephedra include nervousness, irritability, headaches, insomnia, palpitations, depression, and paranoia. Other possible side effects are hypertension and rapid heartbeat. Ephedra users also face an increased risk of seizures, heart attack, and stroke. A heart attack or stroke caused by ephedra can result in death. 

Anise 2. Asian ginseng 3. Cereus 4. Ephedra 5. Ginseng 6. Parsley 7. Shepherds purse 8. Verbena (vervain) 9. Capsicum 1. Phenelzine 2. Tranylcypromine 3. Modobemide May cause T blood pressure with anise and ephedra. T risk of side-effects such as psychosis and hallucinations with Asian ginseng. Headache, tremulousness and manic episodes have been reported with ginseng and phenelzine Unknown mechanism (anise, Asian ginseng) Inhibits metabolism of ephedra (MAOIs inhibit the metabolism of ephedra) Avoid concomitant use... 

Many medicinal plants have been used as natural supplements to reduce body weight. Supplements containing Ephedra, caffeine, and Bofutsushosan can cause minor adverse reactions, such as dry mouth, insomnia, nervousness, palpitation, headache, and loose stools [33 ]. 

Ephredras are the dried stems of Ephedra sinica Stapf., E. intermedia Schrenk et C.A. May., or E. equisetina Bge. In TCM, ephedra is the primary component of multi-herb formulas to treat asthma and bronchitis, cold and flu, cough and wheezing, fever, chills, lack of perspiration, headache, and nasal congestion. 

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