Categories: Herbs

Ma Huang

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1 Also Known AS:
2 Ma Huang
3 Western Herbology
4 Safety:

Also Known AS:

Cao Mahuang, Desert Herb, Ephedrae herba, Ephedra sinensis, Herbal Ecstasy, Joint Fir, Mahuang, Ma Huang, Ma-Huang, Mahuanggen (ma huang root), Muzei Mahuang, Popotillo, Sea Grape, Teamster’s Tea, Yellow Astringent, Yellow Horse, Zhong Mahuang.

Ma Huang

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER – WARM

Dosage: 3 – 9g.

Ephedra Stem

Meridian: LUNG, BLADDER

-release exterior, disperse cold – wind-cold, chills, fever, headache, no sweating

-helps move lung Qi – controls wheezing, cough

-promotes urination – reduce edema

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Western Herbology

Orally, ephedra can be used for weight loss and increase athletic performance. It is also used for allergies and allergic rhinitis; nasal congestion; and respiratory tract conditions such as bronchospasm, asthma, and bronchitis. It is also used orally for colds, flu, fever, chills, headache, edema, anhidrosis, joint and bone pain, and as a diuretic for edema.

Safety:

Use of ephedra can cause severe life-threatening or disabling adverse effects in some people. Reports have linked long term ephedra use to hypertension, myocardial infarction, seizure, stroke,

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.