ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Ephedra Root
Ephedra Root. Class: Astringent Medicinal. Properties: Sweet; Astringent; Calm. Meridians: Heart; Lung
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Ma Huang Gen
δΈζε (Chinese)
ιΊ»ι»ζ Ή
Latin Name
Radix et Rhizoma Ephedrae; Ephedrae Radix et Rhizoma
English Name
Ephedra Root
β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Sweet; Astringent; Calm
Meridians (ε½η»)
Heart; Lung
Part Used
Root
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Astringent Medicinal
εζεη±» (CN)
ζΆζΆ©θ―
π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
To arrest perspiration.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Spontaneous sweating and night sweating.
Clinical Manifestations
1. its extract and its components ephedradine a, b, c and ephedrannin a exert a hypotensive effect and cause peripheral vasodilatation.2. inducing muscular contraction of intestine and uterus.
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π Sample References
PMID 36295859
Rapid Screening of Proanthocyanidins from the Roots of Ephedra sinica Stapf and its Preventative Effects on Dextran-Sulfate-Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis
Metabolites Β· 2022
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