Ephedra: Herbal ecstasy, or relief for respiratory problems? (Herb Watch).

Vibrant Life | November 1, 2001| | Copyright

Supplements containing ephedra products are very popular in the United States. Today they are commonly used as energy boosters to enhance physical performance, or as appetite suppressants to aid in weight-loss regimes. Truck drivers have also used these supplements to sustain alertness and reduce fatigue.

Ephedra has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine to treat bronchial asthma, colds and flu, coughs and wheezing, fevers, bronchitis, and nasal congestion, and to induce sweating. Today ephedra products continue to provide help for respiratory ...

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