Ephedrine

Ephedrine (EPH) is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a decongestant. Chemically, it is an alkaloid derived from various plants in the genus Ephedra (family Ephedraceae). The salt ephedrine hydrochloride has found various uses which utilise its sympathomimetic effect.

Related Topics:
Sympathomimetic - Amine - Alkaloid - Ephedra - Ephedraceae

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The traditional Chinese herb Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) contains ephedrine as its principal active constituent. The same is true of other herbal products containing extracts from Ephedra species.

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The substance called soma mentioned in old Hindu books such as the Rigveda, may have been ephedra extract.

Related Topics:
Soma - Hindu - Rigveda - Ephedra

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