Anti-Aging properties of Ephedra

The anti-aging effects of Ephedra have been observed by many ancient peoples, particularly the Chinese and Iranians. Ephedra is believed to be a candidate for the mythical herbal drug- Haoma. Haoma was believed to slow aging to the point in which it granted its users eternal life. Haoma was also believed to cure many diseases and generally enhance human life. Modern research on Ephedra's anti-aging effects show that it has direct actions on mitochondrion DNA in the cell. This area of research is exciting and shows promise of unlocking another one of Ephedra's many valuable uses.

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External uses of Ephedra

Native Americans used Ephedra to treat external wounds. Ephedra was used to promote healing, stop bleeding and as an anti-microbial agent. You can make your own herbal Ephedra poultice by boiling some ephedra stems in hot water and placing them in a cloth. Hold the cloth over the effected area.

Fight the Flu with Ephedra tea

Thousands of years of evidence based studies on Ephedra's anti-viral properties have been noted in traditional Asian medical systems. Recent scientific studies have proven Ephedra's efficacy agaisnt the influenza virus in human trials. Asian researchers are continuing to study Ephedra's potential as a strong anti-viral medicine, with a hope on developing novel anti-virals based on Ephedra group alkaloids.

Making a simple anti-viral tea from Ephedra proves an effective flu remedy with lesser side-effects than synthetic anti-biotics. Be it synthetic or organic, the ability to produce your own medicine is of extreme value from a self sufficiency perspective. Nations rise and fall, economies and currencies collapse, the possibility that the neighborhood pharmacy might be permanently closed is a dangerously real one.

Ephedra: Anti-viral properties

In recent scientific studies, Ephedra has shown to be a powerful anti-viral, particularly against the influenza virus. Although the current methods of action are still under investigation by researchers, it is clear that Ephedra can be a strong medicine when combating viral infections. Since the active chemicals in Ephedra are water soluble, it is easy to make a simple, yet effective hot water extraction.

Ephedra: A powerful sexual stimulant

While Ephedra has many amazing qualities, one of it's more potent endowments is that of a strong sexual stimulant.  It has a long history of being utilized in Chinese Herbal Medicine for male sexual enhancement. Recently, modern studies have observed it's actions on enhancing female sexual arousal. Ephedra increases blood flow to the sexual organs, thus amplifying sexual stimulation, endurance, awareness and arousal. Ephedra also increases erection, delays ejaculation and intensifies feelings of euphoria.

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.

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