Single Herb Glossary
Má Huáng Gēn 麻黃根
| Pharmaceutical name | Ephedrae Radix Ephedra root "hemp yellow root" |
| Category | Stabilize and Bind |
| Key Properties | Inhibits Exterior to Stop Sweating |
| Properties | Sweet Neutral |
| Tropism | LU |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Stops Sweating (from Def) |
| Dosages | 3-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Exterior disorders |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Maokonine, tyrosine betaine, ephedradines A, B, C, D; mahuannins A, B, C, D; ephedrannin |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Cardiovascular: in animal studies, maokonine increases blood pressure, ephedradine A decreases blood pressure, and extract of herb decreases contractility of the heart • Smooth muscle stimulant: stimulating effect on smooth muscles of the intestines and the uterus |
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