Ephedra

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Ephedra

Description Ephedra, also known as Ma-huang, is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Ephedraceae. It is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to treat asthma, hay fever, and other respiratory ailments. The plant contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are alkaloids that act as bronchodilators and decongestants. Due to its stimulant…