Herbal remedies, ephedrine Huang

Ephedrine is the principal ingredient in Ma Huang, an herbal remedy originally used to treat asthma. The remedy is advertised as a "natural" way to enhance mood, reduce fatigue, and lose weight, but its stimulating effects on the heart can be fatal. 

Serious liver damage may ensue from taking other herbal remedies. Noteworthy are cases linked to Ma Huang with its ephedrine alkaloids. Predominant symptoms include jaundice and liver necrosis (Nadir et al.,... 

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