Are You Able To Correctly Benefit From Ephedra?
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011Ephedra has been around and used for literally thousands of years… It’s as safe as, say, caffeine or alcohol - which is to say, anything can be unsafe if used irresponsibly. Ephedra has terrific benefits when used properly, and it’s too bad that the poor judgement/actions of a few caused the substance to be banned for everyone else.
Ephedra is used as a stimulant and for mild respiratory disorders, including asthma and bronchitis. In Asian medicine, it is used for fever, swelling, and bone pain. Ephedrine, the principle alkaloid, a popular ingredient in many “herbal” weight loss and body building formulas, decongestants, “legal high” alternatives, and ephedrine-based pep pills.