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Also Known As:

Cao Mahuang, Chinese Ephedra, Chinese Joint-Fir, Cao Ma-Huang, Desert Herb, Ephedra Sinisa, Ephedrine, Ephedrine Alkaloid, Herbal Ecstasy, Indian Jointfir, Joint Fir, Ma Huang, Mahuanggen (ma huang root), Mongolian Ephedra, Muzei Ma Huang, Pakistani Ephedra, Popotillo, Sea Grape, Shuang Sui Ma Huang, Teamster's Tea, Yellow Astringent, Yellow Horse, Zhong Mahuang. CAUTION: See separate listing for Mormon Tea.

Scientific Name:

Ephedra distachya, synonym Ephedra vulgaris; Ephedra equisetina, synonym Ephedra shennungiana; Ephedra gerardiana; Ephedra intermedia; Ephedra sinica; Ephedra sinensis; and other Ephedra species. Family: Ephedraceae.

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