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Ephedra gerardiana
A Tibetan ephedra species used in Sowa Rigpa for respiratory conditions and cold patterns.
Ephedra gerardiana, a Tibetan species used in Sowa Rigpa, contains the sympathomimetic alkaloids ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. It is traditionally employed for respiratory conditions and cold patterns, and modernly as a bronchodilator, diaphoretic, and diuretic. Its primary active compounds are ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which act as adrenergic agonists.
Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are indirect and direct sympathomimetics, stimulating alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors. They cause bronchodilation via beta-2 receptor activation, vasoconstriction via alpha-1 receptors, and increased heart rate via beta-1 receptors. The diuretic effect may result from increased renal blood flow and inhibition of sodium reabsorption. Tannins contribute astringent properties.
A Tibetan ephedra species used in Sowa Rigpa for respiratory conditions and cold patterns.
Ephedra gerardiana, a Tibetan species used in Sowa Rigpa, contains the sympathomimetic alkaloids ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. It is traditionally employed for respiratory conditions and cold patterns, and modernly as a bronchodilator, diaphoretic, and diuretic. Its primary active compounds are ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which act as adrenergic agonists.
Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are indirect and direct sympathomimetics, stimulating alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors. They cause bronchodilation via beta-2 receptor activation, vasoconstriction via alpha-1 receptors, and increased heart rate via beta-1 receptors. The diuretic effect may result from increased renal blood flow and inhibition of sodium reabsorption. Tannins contribute astringent properties.