EPHEDRA
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Uses? |
Long-term asthma Sinusitis |
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Who? |
Almost everyone |
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Who can’t? |
People with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes anorexia, bulimia, or glaucoma People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding |
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How long? |
Up to 16 weeks appears to be safe for most people |
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Side effects? |
Loss of consciousness High blood pressure Irregular heartbeat Muscle disorders Heart attacks Headache Seizures Nausea Strokes Death |
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Available forms? |
Teas, tinctures, tablets and capsules |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or directions on the package |
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Part used? |
Stem |
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Comes from? |
Native to the steppes of north and north-western China |
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Other names? |
Ephedra Intermedia Ephedra Equisetina Ephedra Sinica |