Ma Huang - asthma treatment by ephedra?

28 Jul 2011

Ma huang (also known as ephedra) is a naturally occurring substance that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It was popular as a weight loss supplement, until it was banned in the United States due to safety concerns. Ma huang is still allowed in traditional Chinese medicine and in food products, such as tea.

It caused dangerous and even life-threatening side effects, such as heart attacks, strokes, and seizures. There is no dose of ma huang that is considered safe and effective.

Please take care, be safe & well, best wishes.

28 Jul 2011

Ephedra is a very old asthma treatment but as Rajive pointed out, it is very unsafe. There are too many safer alternatives for treating asthma that ephedra is not used anymore.