Ma Huang (Ephedra)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-01-17 18:51.
Chinese Name: 
Ma Huang
English Name: 
Ephedra
Functions and Usage: 
  • Induce sweating to release the exterior, disperse cold
  • Disperse lung qi, wheezing
  • Promote urination and reduces edema
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
  • Not for long-term use as sweating will weaken the qi
  • Use cautiously in deficiency condition
  • May cause and/or contribute to hypertension, insomnia, mental restlessness
    Notes: 

    There are no additional notes for this herb.

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