Ephedrae herba: A comprehensive review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology
Zheng Q, Mu X, Pan S, Luan R, Zhao P · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2023 May
DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116153
Objective
This review aims to provide a systematic summary on the traditional use, chemical constituents, pharmacological effects, clinical applications, quality control, toxicology, and pharmacokinetics of Ephedrae herba to provide a theoretical basis for further reasonable development of Ephedrae herba in clinical practice and creation of new drugs.
Conclusions
Ephedrae herba is an ancient herbal medicine with a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities that has been used for thousands of years in China. It is one of the most commonly used herbal components of the TCM formulas. However, there is a need to further understand the mechanisms of active components of Ephedrae herba.
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