Ephedrine (Ma Huang: Chinese Herb)
Pregnancy: Use with caution
This is the use of extracts from the ephedra plants to improve wellbeing. Ephedrine is a stimulant that increases the rate at which our body processes work. It makes the body burn energy quicker, and to breath better. People have found ways to convert this into advantages for the general wellbeing. It can be found as tablets or Chinese herbs
Caution
Side effects include:
Hallucinations
Inability to urinate
Stroke
Heart Attack
Heart rate problems
Allergic reactions
Therapy for:
Suppresses appetite
Weight loss
Improves concentration
Asthma
Hay fever
Comments
Side effects may be worse if taken with caffeine
Traditional Chinese medicine have used ephedra for generations to treat shortness of breath
Use may be restricted in some countries
Safe with diabetes
Unsafe with children
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