Ephedra sinica explained

Ephedra sinica (also known as Chinese ephedra or Ma Huang) is a species of Ephedra native to Mongolia, Russia (Buryatiya, Chita, Primorye), and northeastern China (Gansu, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Shanxi).^{[1] [2]}

Uses

Medicinal

See main article: Ephedra (medicine). It is the primary source of the medicinal preparation ephedra, also known by its Chinese name ma huang. It has been proposed as a candidate for the legendary soma of the Rigveda.

See also

• Chinese medicine
• Ephedra (the genus of plants)
• Ephedra (US-specific page on ephedrine-containing dietary supplements, observed (negative) health effects of these, and corresponding regulatory actions toward them)
• List of herbs with known adverse effects

Notes and References

1. Web site: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. apps.kew.org. 2016-07-07.
2. Web site: Ephedra sinica in Flora of China @ efloras.org. www.efloras.org . 2016-07-07.