0 Medical uses of Ephedra

Ma Huang is the Chinese name for Ephedra, a low growing evergreen shrub native to the arid and desert regions of the Americas and Asia. It contains ephedrin, an alkaloid that has been shown to reduce excess weight in overweight animals by speeding up the burning of fat into energy, and by satisfying hunger. It is improved when used with Caffeine and Theophylline.

A word of caution though. Ma huang has been incorporated as an ingredient in a number of weight loss formula's over the past few years, however its action is similar to that of adrenalin in that it stimulates the, central nervous system  thereby increasing heartbeat and blood pressure. Therefore, Ma huang should not be used by hypertensive people or those with a heart condition.

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