Tibetan Ephedra vs Ephedra intermedia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tibetan Ephedra

Ephedra gerardiana

Respiratory

Respiratory

Tibetan Ephedra

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ephedra intermedia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Tibetan ephedra species used in Sowa Rigpa for respiratory conditions and cold patterns.

Central Asian ephedra species used in Chinese and Mongolian medicine; contains ephedrine alkaloids.

Active Compounds

ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, tannins

ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, methylephedrine, norpseudoephedrine, tannins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

asthma, cold conditions, nasal congestion, edema

asthma, nasal congestion, cold and flu, edema, rheumatism

Modern Uses

bronchodilator, diaphoretic, diuretic

bronchodilator, decongestant, stimulant, diaphoretic

Adult Dosage

1.5-6g dried herb daily

2-9g dried stem or 15-30mg ephedrine equivalent

Contraindications

hypertension, heart disease, anxiety, insomnia

hypertension, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, anxiety, insomnia

Side Effects

palpitations, insomnia, hypertension

tachycardia, hypertension, insomnia, appetite suppression

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E