Mormon Tea (Nevada Jointfir) |
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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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