Ma Huang (Ephedra)
Latin Name: Herba Ephedrae
Properties: acrid, slightly bitter, warm
Actions: induces sweating, reduces edema, promotes urination, releases exterior, disperses wind cold, stops cough and wheezing
Medical Indications: cough, fever and chills without sweating, arthritis, edema, bed-wetting, nose bleeding, diarrhea in small children
Contraindications: not to be used in cases with high blood pressure, cardiac arrythmias, insomnia, or spontaneous sweating
Caution: to be used with caution together with MAOI, anti-seizure-, and cardiovascular drugs, long-term use may cause heavy sweating
Dosage: 3 to 9 grams
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