Ephedra sinica
Source of ephedrine — BANNED in US dietary supplements since 2004. TCM herb for asthma and nasal congestion. Ma Huang is the Chinese species with ephedrine. Mormon Tea (E. viridis) has NO ephedrine and is safe.
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MAOIs, stimulants, caffeine, heart meds, decongestants. MANY interactions.
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SEVERE cardiovascular risk.
Increased heart rate/BP, insomnia, anxiety, stroke, heart attack, DEATH.
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