Ingredients and Applications of Ephedra Herbs

Weihao Liu

doi:10.54254/2753-8818/2025.24635

Theoretical and Natural ScienceOpen access

Ingredients and Applications of Ephedra Herbs

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Ingredients and Applications of Ephedra Herbs

Weihao Liu ^1*

¹ Faculty of Chinese Medicine, MACAU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Macau, 999078, China

^*Corresponding author: weihaoliu634@gmail.com

Published on 4 July 2025

TNS Vol.123

ISSN (Print): 2753-8826

ISSN (Online): 2753-8818

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-187-7

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-188-4

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Abstract

This paper mainly introduces the chemical constituents of ephedra and its different uses in medicine and scientific research. In traditional Chinese herbal medicine, ephedra contains the main active compounds, alkaloids such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, volatile oil, flavonoids and terpenoids. These components have pharmacological effects, such as stimulating the central nervous system, decomposing fat, fighting inflammation and viruses, and acting as a powerful antioxidant. Ephedra is a well-known clinical drug, that is used to treat bronchial asthma, cold, obesity and many other diseases. In modern research, it has been identified as a candidate for anticancer and neuroprotective drugs. However, several patients may also suffer from side effects and safety problems. In this paper, the application status of Herba Ephedrae was summarized through a systematic analysis of related research at home and abroad. At present, Herba Ephedra is mainly used in the central nervous system, cardiovascular system and respiratory system. The research findings are mainly applied to the clinical treatment of bronchial asthma, cold - induced cough, and obesity. Moreover, this paper also sums up the future research trends, thereby laying a scientific basis for the further development and safe utilization of ephedra.

Keywords:

Ephedra, component analysis, pharmacological effects, clinical application, side effects

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Cite this article

Liu,W. (2025). Ingredients and Applications of Ephedra Herbs. Theoretical and Natural Science,123,1-6.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Biological Engineering and Medical Science

ISBN: 978-1-80590-187-7(Print) / 978-1-80590-188-4(Online)

Editor: Alan Wang

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Conference date: 24 October 2025

Series: Theoretical and Natural Science

Volume number: Vol.123

ISSN: 2753-8818(Print) / 2753-8826(Online)

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