Ephedra is a shrub-like plant, indigenous to desert areas on both hemispheres, that has remarkable medicinal value. The branches of the plant ephedra have been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for over 5000 years as documented in ancient medical treaties. Ephedra has been used to treat colds, wheezing, and as a diuretic. The powerful alkaloids of ephedra, while not available over the counter, are still used in many prescription medicines to treat breathing problems, nasal congestion, and low blood pressure.
Ephedra is a central nervous system stimulant which side effects include loss of appetite, increased focus and productivity, improved mood, and decrease of fatigue. It is no wonder why manufacturers of diet pills and consumers love ephedra and its fat burning capabilities. The extract of ephedra leaves, what all products here at Ephedra Warehouse use, has an amazing effect on weight loss, especially when combined with exercise.
Ephedra vs. Ephedrine
The ephedra that is in the products we carry here at Ephedra Warehouse is ephedra extract, an all natural extract that comes from the leaves of the ephedra plant. Ephedra extract does not contain pure ephedra alkaloids. Ephedra extract differs from pure ephedra alkaloids and ephedrine. Ephedra extract is safe and effective to use as well as legal.
Ephedra alkaloids have been banned by the FDA for use in weight loss and athletic preformance enhancing products. Many diet pills claim to have pure ephedra alkaloids in them, but these claims are false. If you check the ingredients you will find that the ephedra is listed as ephedra extract.
Ephedrine is synthetic (produced in a lab) and not approved for use in weight loss pills, but is found in many over the counter decongestants and asthma relief medicines. Ephedrine relaxes the bronchial muscles and is a central nervous stimulant.