Chinese Bulk Herbs – Ephedra Root (Ma Huang Gen)

Chinese Bulk Herbs Ephedra Root (Ma Huang Gen) can become part of your herbal considerations.

It is an important herb for astringing lung and strengthening superficies to check sweating, due to its sweet, astringent, neutral properties and lung meridian entered. It can act on superficial and interstice. For spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency, it is combined with qi tonics, superficial-strengthening and sweat-stopping herbs.

Latin Name:
Ephedra sinica

Chinese Name:
Ma Huang Gen

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GRAS: Generally Recognized as Safe. This herb can be safely consumed when used appropriately.

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**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts, please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.