Drysomatis Rhizome and Root Sixangular Drysosma Rhizome and Root herbal material
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Drysomatis Rhizome and Root Sixangular Drysosma Rhizome and Root

Overview

Aliases

Ma Huang, Ephedra sinica, Mountain Ephedra

Nature and Flavor

Warm in nature; gently pungent with a clean, restrained bitterness.

What's Inside

Ingredients

The aerial stems carry ephedrine-type alkaloids (ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and norephedrine), supported by delicate volatile oils and quinoline notes.

Therapeutic Effects

Releases the exterior with a light sweat, opens the Lung to ease wheeze, and guides fluids to relieve swelling. Traditionally favored for wind-cold patterns, tight cough, and damp accumulation with difficult urination.

Precautions

Use with care in spontaneous sweating or yin deficiency with night sweats. Avoid large doses or prolonged use; not suited to excess heat patterns.