Ephedra-Herbals-Level 3

Ephedra
What is used for?
*Asthma, Chills, Colds, Cough, Fever, Flu, Fluid Gain, Headache,
Joint Pain, Stopped Up Nose, Decreases Appetite
Information:
*Also Known as- Mahung, Natural Ecstasy, Diet Aid
*FDA- has Banned, Warns against using as a Diet Aid
Side Effects:
*Anxiety, Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Headache, Can’t
Sleep, Irregular Heartbeats, Nervous, Restless, Red Skin
*Can also Cause- Heart Attacks, Seizures, Strokes
Recommend:
*AVOID- if Pregnant, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure,
Diabetes, Enlarged Prostate
What can I do?
*See your Physician *See FFF RD on line for help
*AVOID- if using MAO Inhibitors (Marplan, Nardil), Ephedrine,
Beta Blockers, Phenothiazines, Sudafed, Theo-dur
*Dose- 8 mgs. per 6 Hours, never . 24 mgs. Day
-do not use for more than 7 Conservative Days
-Tea- 1/2 ounce Dried Branches with 1 Pint Boiling Water,
Steep 10 to 20 Minutes