Ephedra Vulgaris Extract

Active Ingredient : Alkaloids 6%, Alkaloids 8% & Alkaloids 10%
Common Name : Ephedra, Evulgaris
Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical components are ephedrine, monomethylamine, oxalic acid, isoephidrine, pseudoephedrine and norephedrine.
Action :
Alkaloids 1. It causes the release of adrenaline from the adrenal glands, thus effects the central nervous system. 2. It acts directly as thermogenesis in the human body and helpful to reduce weight. 3. It raises the blood pressure and indirectly acts on sympathetic nerves. 4. It dilates the bronchioles in the lung by stimulating beta-andrenergic receptors, thus helpful in asthma. 5. It is a mixed sympathomimetic agent that enhances the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic neurons and stimulates alpha and beta-receptors.Curing Diseases : 1. It is a powerful stimulant of central nervous system (CNS).
2. It is mainly used in headache, acute and bronchial asthma.
3. It is used to relieve muscular and rheumatic pains, swellings, influenza, hay fever and pneumonia.
4. It is used in dilation of pupils, low blood pressure and in cardiac problems.
5. It is for intramuscular and intravenous use.Research Information : Ephedra vulgaris is significantly helpful in weight loss. It promotes reduction in body weight and body fat. It improves blood lipids without causing any harmful effect. (Ref. Boozer C.N. and et.al., Herbal ephedra/caffeine for weight loss: a 6-month randomized safety and efficacy trial. PubMed, 2002 May; 26(5): 593-604)Possible Combinations : Ephedra vulgaris + thyme vulgaris (controls sinusitis)