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Chemicals in ephedra can stimulate the heart, increase heart rate, and raise blood pressure. Ephedrine, a component of ephedra, is sometimes used in hospitals to help control blood pressure. However, the effects of over-the-counter ephedra supplements taken by mouth are not well described in this area. Ephedra is considered unsafe for humans. Serious reactions, including heart attack, stroke, seizure, and death, have occurred. Therefore, ephedrine, which is made from ephedra, should only be used under the strict supervision of a .... Read more

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Dust Mite Allergy

Ephedra for Dust Mite Allergy
Ephedra : Preliminary research suggests that ephedrine nasal spray, a chemical in ephedra, may help treat symptoms of nasal allergies. Since ephedra taken by mouth can cause serious side effects, including ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Mold Allergy

Ephedra for Mold Allergy
Ephedra : Preliminary research suggests that ephedrine nasal spray, a chemical in ephedra, may help treat symptoms of nasal allergies. Additional research is needed to confirm these results. Since ephedra taken ....

 

Scientific:
Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Respiratory Disorders

Ephedra for Respiratory Disorders
Ephedra: Ephedra contains the chemicals ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are bronchodilators (expand the airways to assist in easier breathing). It has been used and studied to treat asthma and chronic ....

 

Scientific:
Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Asthma

Ephedra for Asthma
Ephedra : Ephedra contains the chemicals ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are bronchodilators (expand the airways to assist in easier breathing). It has been used and studied to treat asthma and chronic ....

 

Scientific:
Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Cockroach Allergy

Ephedra for Cockroach Allergy
Ephedra : Preliminary research suggests that ephedrine nasal spray, a chemical in ephedra, may help treat symptoms of nasal allergies. Additional research is needed to confirm these results. Since ephedra taken ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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