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n. - Chinese ephedra yielding ephedrine.

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  • As with all upper respiratory congestion of the lungs and sinuses, Chinese ephedra, also popularly known as mahuang, is very effective.
  • The primary active ingredient of mahuang is Ephedra.
  • However, for conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, emphysema, and other upper respiratory problems, mahuang works.
  • Its most active -- and controversial -- ingredients are two stimulants: 40 milligrams of caffeine (about what you get in a shot of espresso) and 12 milligrams of ephedra, which...
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