• SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Ephedra equisetina; Ephedra intermedia; Ephedra sinica; Ephedra vulgaris
  • INDICATIONS: Bronchospasm, asthma, bronchitis, allergy, appetite suppressant, colds, flu, fever, chills, edema, headache, anhidrosis, diuretic, joint and bone pain
  • SYNONYM: Gnetaceae
  • CLASS: Ephedrine alkaloid, Stimulant
  • HALF-LIFE: N/A

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
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Warnings in other populations

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