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Research prior to its ban showed modest short-term weight loss effects, but these were outweighed by serious safety risks; evidence for athletic performance was insufficient.
Benefits
- Traditionally used as a stimulant
- supports respiratory function
- may alleviate congestion and cold symptoms
- historically used for allergies and asthma.
Key compounds
Ephedrinepseudoephedrinenorephedrinemethylephedrinenorpseudoephedrineflavonoidstannins
May help with
- Major traditional uses in Chinese and Indian medicine include treating colds
- fever
- headaches
- congestion
- coughing
- wheezing
- and other respiratory conditions.
Best for these goals
Traditionally used as a stimulantsupports respiratory functionmay alleviate congestion and cold symptomshistorically used for allergies and asthma.
How to use it
Teas, herbal extracts, dietary supplements (now banned in many regions)
Evidence level
Safety concern
Cautions & interactions
Banned in dietary supplements due to serious risks including high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, seizure, psychosis; unsafe during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and for children. | Interactions: May interact with other stimulants like caffeine; individuals with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk for severe harm.
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