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mahuang

mahuang

1 9.9
A Chinese plant used in traditional medicine for breathing problems and colds
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Traditional Chinese medicine has used mahuang for centuries to treat asthma and colds.

Examples

  • The herbalist recommended mahuang to help with respiratory issues.

  • The mahuang plant is known for its medicinal properties.

  • Researchers are studying the effects of mahuang on athletic performance.

  • Many herbalists use mahuang for respiratory issues.

  • Traditional Chinese medicine has used mahuang for centuries to treat asthma and colds.

  • The herbalist recommended mahuang to help with respiratory issues.

  • Researchers are studying the effects of mahuang on athletic performance.

Synonyms

Ephedra sinica
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  • Specialized
8.9

A plant from China used in traditional medicine that contains the drug ephedrine

is a broader Chinese plant term that often names that species

Surface Forms

mahuang singular
mahuangs plural

Etymology

Mahuang comes from the Chinese word máhuáng, which breaks into má 'hemp' and huáng 'yellow'. The name points to the yellowish Ephedra plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, so mahuang in English means that specific medicinal herb.