Ma huang User Reviews & Ratings

• Sha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 23, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took ma huang for around 8 yrs, and it worked amazingly for me and my sister-in-law. She lost about 80 po in about a yr, and I lost about 30 po. I was in the greatest shape I've ever been in throughout my whole adult life. I had lots of energy, and it curbed my appetite, but not to the point where I would be starving myself. I would just eat smaller portions but more times a day. Instead of eating 3 large meals, I would eat like 6 times a day but smaller amounts of food. Nothing but good results that I experienced from this. It's a shame that those who abused their use of this amazing herb have ruined it for those of us who really were benefiting from our use of ma huang. It brought me and other family members I introduced to ma huang all healthy, very effective results, causing us to be in better shape, overall better mood, and more energy to take on our daily tasks."

• Coo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 24, 2021

For Herbal Supplementation "Ma huang tea completely controls asthma for me, after western drugs albuterol, montelukast, and beclomethasone did not stop worsening shortness of breath to the point of disability. In a normal dose, it has zero side effects for me. Like any effective pharmaceutical, overdose or abuse will cause problems! Use for asthma: 1/2 teaspoon whole herb in a mesh infuser (as used for loose tea leaves) in 1 cup (8 oz.) water, microwaved on high for 2 minutes and steeped for 10. Discard herb and do not reuse. Take as divided doses for one day, such as half a cup in the morning and half at night, or may divide into more, smaller doses for one day. May be sweetened with sugar, may be refrigerated. Do not exceed dose! Do not grind or concentrate herb! Western asthma medications work poorly for a large number of asthma patients, and this is a safe and economical alternative! I have safely used this herb for 7 years, I am 68 years old."

• Sco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have had asthma, colds, and allergies all my life. I got overweight in my 30s and found a weight loss herb that helped with all those issues! I was thrilled. Now, since some people can't do it right, it's cost all of the rest of us that it helped! I lost about 30 pounds and could breathe again without worry! Or chemical meds. I had a lot of good energy. Now, I want that all back! I got the bad back, now I want the good back! Not right!"

• New...
• February 25, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm about to try this herb, and I know it will work for weight loss. I've tried amphetamines before, and they work. There's a lot of scaremongering from pros and chemists. They want people to be unhealthy and fat, it makes them $$$. It's a capitalist system. If it works, they ban it 'cause they lose your business. Drug companies lose. Something to think about: chemists, lab pros with their fake news."

• rem...
• May 30, 2009

"Ma Huang was so very helpful to me for my sinus condition. And now, just because of lies and unsubstantiated incidents, our FDA banned a good herb for nothing. It must have posed a monetary threat to someone."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I also lost considerable weight taking Ma Huang. I agree with the other reviewer that just because some people took this incorrectly, we should all be banned. I not only lost weight, but it seriously helped my allergies. Now, I get to suffer again."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2009

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have always obsessed about food and would yo-yo up and down on my weight. This drug helped me to control my obsession, and I lost a total of 80 pounds and kept it off for 6 years. Taking this medicine as per instructions on the bottle. This is the only medicine that has ever worked."

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2023

"Purchased several years ago through an e-commerce site. Initially, the tea gave me a bit of adverse side effects (urinary). I decided to put it aside until there was a legitimate medical condition and compelling need to use it. More recently, I developed some flu-like symptoms (not Covid!) which lingered for a while. Everything resolved except continued noises during breathing. Crackles, wheezing, pleural friction rub were present and became worse. Drugstore decongestants and expectorants had provided only minimal relief, and nighttime noises prevented restful sleep and even breathing. After a week of getting nowhere with expensive placebos, it was time for ma huang tea. Added the stems to a tea ball with a touch of honey, inhaled the infused cup, and drank it down. Started to feel better and made a second cup. After 3 hours, lung noises were greatly reduced. I could breathe clearly and completely without ominous sounds. Ma huang works. I’ll stick to 1 cup/day prn. Relief!"

• Bea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I used this product many years ago. It was the active ingredient in a weight loss supplement that has since been removed from the line. I tested positive for cocaine metabolites on a urinalysis, all while taking nothing but this supplement. I did lose a lot of weight on this product, but at what cost? I lost a potentially career-changing job in law enforcement and had these results follow me for years! I also suffered from having two TIAs (mini strokes) while having no contributing factors. Ironic, don’t you think?"

• Mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2019

For Herbal Supplementation "For those using a tea made by boiling ma huang stems, it must be understood that dosage can vary widely based on preparation of source material. There is no way to determine the composition of active components in a cup of ma huang tea. There is no standardization. Side effects such as BPH, acute prostatitis, insomnia, and glaucoma are highly to moderately possible with the use of ma huang by susceptible individuals. I have been using ma huang for herbal supplementation without a diagnosis that warrants its use. Results were mixed and inconclusive. But, having personally become aware of adverse medical conditions precipitated by ma huang, I would advise consumers to avoid it."

• sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2021

For Herbal Supplementation "I took this a few years ago and had stroke-like symptoms from taking this. I would advise not to take this."