Ma Huang also known as Ephedra is a Chinese herb. It was being used from thousands of years for curing various health ailments. It can cure cold, cough, fever, allergies, asthma, etc. This herb’s extract is often found in ephedra weight loss pills. It can also improve the mood elevation.
Herb Description
Ma Huang is originally a Chinese herb, but some of its species are also found in Utah, North America. This herb is found in many colors depending on the species. The shrubs may be in green, brown and gray, red and yellow. The leaves of this herb are very small and remain green in color for a brief time period. The stems are flexible and these shrubs are found in desert regions. The height of this shrub is 50 cm.
Effects of Ma Huang
Ma Huang is a stimulant and acts like epinephrine. This herb is biologically equivalent to methamphetamines and hence it is close to epinephrine. Ma Huang was used as a stimulant during the period of Genghis Khan and Utah’s Mormons.
Due to the excessive stimulant properties, it is always recommended to consume the entire stem of the herb rather using extracts. Excessive stimulation can lead to the increase in blood pressure and heart rate. This can prove extremely dangerous to blood pressure patients and heart patients. So always consult a doctor before using this herb.
Apart from acting as a stimulant, it can also burn the fat in the body and improve the moods of the person too. This herb can boost up the metabolic rate and helps to burn the stored fat in various tissues. The weight loss seeking patients usually have low metabolic rate and they are benefited from taking Ma Huang.
While there are many fat burning herbs, the specialty of Ma Huang is it can burn the fat very quickly compared to other herbs. It can also suppress the hunger and improve the fat burning process. But be alert regarding the loss of weight and keep the numbers to the recommended level.
Side effects
Along with the increase of blood pressure and heart rate in the respective patients, Ma Huang can have other side effects when taken in the form of pills. Due to the stimulant properties, it can increase the risks of insomnia. As the herb also has its effect on metabolic process, it can induce headache, tremors, nervousness, anxiety and mouth dryness.
So it is best to keep the dosage under 10 mg per day.
