Ma Huang TeaMa Huang is the Chinese name for Ephedra, now banned by the FDAMa Huang tea contains the herb Ephedra, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine since the third century BC. The herb was used in small quantities to help ease congestion related to colds, asthma and respiratory disorders. As a result, some have purported that Ephedra could help promote weight loss. Yet this claim has not been substantiated. While the Chinese used the herb in small quantities and advocated regulated use, Ephedra has been linked to grave health problems like stroke, seizures, cardiac arrest, and death. Conditions such as nervousness, anxiety and insomnia are frequently experienced at high doses or prolonged use. Among the less common side effects include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, headache, kidney stones, problematic and/or painful urination, and muscle cramps. The prevalence of these side effects led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to introduce initial control measures and then conduct research into the safety of the herbal remedy. Finding's from studies caused the FDA to ban all products containing Ephedra, including Ma Huang tea. This article was written by Kevin Stith of e-weightlossproducts.com.. Related ArticlesTea Health InformationWeight Loss Tea Options Kombucha Tea Herbal Tea Benefits Return to Home Page from Ma Huang Tea article Share Your Comments!We welcome your insights about what you just read. Please leave a comment in the box below. |
