Chinese Ephedra Seeds
Ephedra sinica
Also known as Cao ma haung. Chinese ephedra contains a powerful stimilant ephedrine which is an alkaloid found in antihistamine drugs used to treat colds, congestion and asthma. In Traditional Chinese medicine it is used to treat conditions of wind and cold such as chills, fever, headaches and coughs.
Ephedra, Chinese - Herb Seeds
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Preference: Full Sun
Height at Maturity: 1-2 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
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