Ephedra Gerardiana

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Ephedra Gerardiana

Description Ephedra Gerardiana, commonly known as Ma-huang, is a species of plant that belongs to the Ephedraceae family. This evergreen shrub is native to the Himalayas, found in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Tibet. The plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, especially in Ayurvedic medicine. The stem of the plant contains ephedrine, a compound that has been used…