Ephedra: Medicinal properties and uses

Ephedra is an herbal stimulant and thermogenic substance that significantly increases weight-loss, boosts metabolism, reduces appetite and cleanses the blood. Ephedra is also a strong sexual stimulant, possess anti-viral properties and has been used for at least 5,000 years in Chinese Medicine. Ephedra species contain the alkaloid ephedrine which is used extensively in herbal medicine in the treatment of asthma and many other respiratory complaints.

Ephedra's medicinal properties include: thermogenic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antidote, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, blood purifier, diuretic, pectoral, febrifuge, vasodilator, stimulant, and tonic. Ephedra is very effective against the influenza virus and is commonly used to treat upper respiratory ailments associated with colds.

Also known as Mormon Tea, Ephedra has a long history of ethnobotanical use by California Indians and early settlers. It was used by Native Americans for stomach complaints, as a ritualistic medicine to increase awareness for the hunt, for malaise and as a powerful tonic. Ephedra's use was commonplace in the waiting rooms of brothels of the old west as it was observed to cure Syphilis and other venereal diseases.

Our Ephedra is organically grown using a bio-dynamic system that uses no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. We use superior quality worm castings and bat guano to ensure the highest alkaloid content possible. Organically grown, high quality Ephedra is not only our business, but our passion.

We sell dried, whole, unprocessed stems as used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

We also sell rare live Ephedra Plants. Inquire for details.

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0.5 Oz. Organic, Dried, Whole Ephedra $45.00USD