
Ephedra Herb
麻黄
Exterior-Releasing (Diaphoretic) Herbs

Xi Er Shi, Yang Fu Lai, Dao Ren Tou, Niu Shi Zi
Warm; Pungent, Bitter; Slightly Toxic
Contains fatty oils and fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic), wax alcohols, lecithin, cephalin; leaves contain xanthoside and related compounds
Glycosides show hypoglycemic and antitussive effects; antibacterial and antifungal activity
No precautions information available
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