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Mormon Tea (Nevada Jointfir)

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Ephedra nevadensis, E. trifurca
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Stems
Chemical this herb contains:
Ephedrine

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • Stimulates central nervous system.
  • Increases blood pressure.
  • Increases heart rate.
  • Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of urine produced.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Elevates mood.
  • Treats congestive heart failure, kidney failure, liver failure.
  • Decreases appetite.
  • Stimulates energy.
  • Treats fatigue.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.
  • Have diabetes mellitus. It may make control with diet or insulin more difficult.
  • Have heart disease.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

    Others:

  • None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45, not pregnant, basically healthy and take for only a short time.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Rated slightly dangerous, particularly in children, persons over
    55 and those who take larger than appropriate quantities for
    extended periods of time.
    For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
    EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms: What to do:
    Excessively high blood pressure Seek emergency treatment.
    Irregular heartbeat Seek emergency treatment.
    Rapid heartbeat Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.

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