Ephedra foeminea Forssk.
Ephedraceae
- Ephedra campylopoda C.A.Mey.
- Leafless Ephedra
- `alandeh علندة
- qudhab قضاب
- שַׁרְבִיטָן מָצוּי
- sharvitan matzuy
Climber, Phanerophyte shrub
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
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distribution and other botanical details.
Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Ephedra foeminea Forssk.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Cancer |
Anti-carcinogenic | 1. Boil 350 gm of whole plant in 7L of water for 2 hr, filter & store filtrate in refrigerator; drink 0.5 L /day |
Aerial parts | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Decoct stems in water & drink all day instead of water. |
Stem | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Kidney & urinary tract inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct stems in water & drink x3 glasses/day. |
Stem | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract sand & stones |
Anti-lithic | Decoct stems in water & drink all day instead of water. |
Stem | Z |
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Ephedra genus has some species which may contain phenylethylamine alkaloids (e.g. ephedrine, pseudoephedrine). Contraindicated in a number of conditions including anxiety, anorexia, bulimia, diabetes, glaucoma, hypertension, thyrotoxicosis etc.