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ma huang (mah hwahng´) [Chinese] any of various species of Ephedra used as herbs in Chinese medicine. ma huang (mä hwäng), n Latin name: Ephedra sinica; parts used: seeds, leaves; uses: asthma, headache, bronchitis, inflammation, joint pain, pulmonary congestion; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children, sympathomimetic hyper-sensitivity, seizure disorder, narrow-angle glaucoma, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, arrhythmias, heart block, psychosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia, arrythmias, myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiac arrest, seizures, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, nervousness, poor concentration, confusion, headache, tremors, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, anorexia, vomiting, urinary retention, dysuria, exfoliative dermatitis, dyspnea, uterine contractions. See also ephedra. Ma Huang see ephedra. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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