Mu huang, also known as ephedra, has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to treat asthma, bronchitis, coughs and urinary problems -- typically in low doses and in combination with other herbs. Its stimulant properties made it a popular ingredient in over-the-counter weight loss and energy boosting-products, which are highly unregulated. Because of a large number of reports indicating adverse reactions, including death, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of supplements that contain...
Chinese herbalists prescribe tea brewed from the thin stems of Ephedra sinica, or ma huang, for many respiratory illnesses including the common cold and asthma. Ephedrine in ma huang stimulates your heartbeat and improves your ...
This condition includes trouble concentrating, hyperactive behavior and other symptoms, such as restlessness. Although ma huang and the prescription medication Adderall work similarly, ma huang can cause severe side effects and...
Ma huang is a shrub that grows naturally in China and Mongolia. The plant, also known as Ephedra sinica, contains stimulant compounds that have been used to induce weight loss, treat cough and asthma and even reduce symptoms of...
Ma huang is a Chinese herb more commonly known as ephedra. Use of products containing ma huang or other ephedrine alkaloids can stimulate the nervous system, which makes it an effective weight-loss aid when combined with caffei...
Ma huang, an ancient Chinese herb, is more commonly known as ephedra, a common ingredient in weight loss supplements. The Food and Drug Administration cautioned consumers against taking ma huang in its natural form, or as an in...
