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ephedrine alkaloid

ephedra (Ephedra sinica)

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Entire Monograph

Reported Uses

  • NOTE: Banned in US, see Other Info
  • NOTE: see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table
  • athletic performance [Possibly Ineffective]
  • attention [Insufficient Evidence]
  • hypotension [Insufficient Evidence]
  • obesity [Possibly Effective]

Reported Doses

Banned in US: see Other Info

Effectiveness Ratings

[see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table]

obesity

[Possibly Effective]
Info: Banned in US, see Other Info

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