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Ephedra (ma-huang, desert tea, Mormon tea, Squaw tea, teamster’s tea, Brigham Young weed, American ephedra, Chinese ephedra, European ephedra, Pakistani ephedra)
Ephedra sinica/intermedia/equisetina/distacha/trifurca |
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Active
constituents include: |
Alkaloids ephedrine & pseudoephedrine |
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Proposed
use: |
Asthma, hayfever, URTI, decongestant, diet aid, energy booster, aphrodisiac, mental stimulant, oedema |
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Contraindications: |
W: Cardio-vascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, glaucoma, benign prostatic hypertrophy, renal inpairment. |
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Renal
specific warnings: |
Hypertension, renal impairment |
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Adverse
effects: |
Raised blood pressure (hypertensive crisis with MAOI’s), muscle cramps, insomnia, dry mouth, Tachycardia, arrhythmias, cold extremities, tremor, anxiety, heart failure, hepatotoxicity |
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Pharmacological
properties: |
Sympathomimetic |
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Further
information: |
FDA: >1000 reports of adverse effects (30 fatalities |
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Date
of Monograph: |
06 June 2001 |
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The information
provided is based on the current literature and evidence avialable.
For some herbs, there is little information available and
the evidence of side effects is anecdotal. However, we are
endeavouring to update and improve the quality of information
all the time. We advice you to discuss taking any herbal medicines
with a person who specialises in this field.
Nephronline
or the authors cannot take any responsibility for any adverse
effects from the use of these herbs.
References:
- Newall,
C., Anderson, L. & Phillipson. J.D. (1996). Herbal Medicines:
A guide for health-care professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical
Press.
- Mills,
S. & Bone, K. (2000). Principles and practice of Phytotherapy.
Modern herbal medicine. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
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