ephedra
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- noun
- /ɪˈfɛdrə/
- Specialized
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efedra
- ephedra supplement
- ephedra products
- herbal ephedra
Another of the over the counter more herbal things are ephedra saying in my home and these can cause high blood pressure in some people.
- Another of the over the counter more herbal things are ephedra saying in my home and these can cause high blood pressure in some people.
Examples
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Another of the over the counter more herbal things are ephedra saying in my home and these can cause high blood pressure in some people.
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A total of 800 cases reported by the FDA revealed that ephedra weight loss capsules were the cause of at least two deaths.
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The stimulant ephedra, a common substance found in weight loss capsules, has been known to cause cardiovascular ailments.
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The desert is home to various plants, including ephedra, which thrive in arid conditions.
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In remote areas, ephedra shrubs can be spotted growing among the rocky landscape.
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The indigenous tribes of North America have traditionally used ephedra for its medicinal properties.
Synonyms
A desert shrub with jointed green stems, almost no leaves, and small red seeds
A group of small evergreen shrubs that grow in dry, hot places
Compounds
- Specialized
A plant from China used in traditional medicine that contains the drug ephedrine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ephedra comes from Greek parts epi- ('upon') and hedra ('seat' or 'sitting'), because the plant's tiny leaves look like they sit on the stems. The epi- in ephedra is the same 'on' you see in epicenter. That's why ephedra names those low, nearly leafless desert shrubs.