Directory of Ephedra Resources

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Derived from the dried rhizome and root of the plant, ephedra has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years in India and China.

Resources in This Category

• AHRQ - Ephedra and Ephedrine

  http://archive.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/ephedsum.htm
  Ephedra's finding towards weight loss and athletic performance.

• Calphotos: Ephedra

  http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?stat=BROWSE&where-genre=Plant&where-namesoup=Ephedra&rel-namesoup=matchphrase&title_tag=Ephedra
  Photographs.

• Cambride University - Botanic Garden

  http://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/Botanic/Plant.aspx?p=27&ix=64&pid=0&prcid=0&ppid=0
  Article covering ephedra's species, medicinal uses, and habitat.

• Colorado Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

  http://www.swcoloradowildflowers.com/Yellow%20Enlarged%20Photo%20Pages/ephedra.htm
  Article based on ephedra family, specially on viridis, cutleri and torreyana species. Maps and photographs included.

• Diagnose Me - Ephedra

  http://www.diagnose-me.com/treatment/ephedra-ma-huang.html
  History, side effects, and why is it recommended.

• Mayo Clinic: Ephedra

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ephedra--ma-huang/background/hrb-20059270
  Presents an overview covering evidence and dosing involved with this herb.

• MSKCC - Ephedra

  http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/ephedra
  Includes information on uses, constituents, and mechanism of action.

• NCCIH - Ephedra

  https://nccih.nih.gov/health/ephedra
  Covers the side effects and caution towards this herb. References available.

• NRCS - Ephedra

  http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=EPHED
  Presents an interactive map indicating where the herb grows in the US. Images included.

• Plants for a Future - Ephedra gerardiana

  http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ephedra+gerardiana
  Presents edible uses of this herb together with the physical characteristics. Pictures of the herb are also available.

• University of Maryland Medical Center

  http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/ephedra
  Provides an overview of the plant alongside its medicinal uses and indications. Includes precautions and supporting research.

• USU Extension - Green Ephedra

  http://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/htm/green-ephedra
  Fact sheet including ecological adaptations, uses, and management.

• Whole Health Chicago

  http://wholehealthchicago.com/3380/ephedra-ma-huang/
  Article based on the herb's side effect, interaction and cautions.

• Wikipedia: Ephedra

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephedra
  Extended list of species and medical uses.

 

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