Modern theory explains the function of ephedra.

Ephedra sinica is actually a processed product of Ephedra sinica, and its efficacy and usage are similar but different. It should be different during use.

Processing method of honey ephedra: First, the refined honey is diluted with appropriate amount of boiling water, added into ephedra section, evenly mixed, completely suffocated, put into a frying container, stir-fry with slow fire to a certain extent, and then taken out and cooled. Use 20kg refined honey per100kg ephedra.

Ephedra sweating to dispel cold, dispersing lung and relieving asthma, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. Used for common cold, chest distress, asthma and cough, and geomantic edema.

The honey ephedra is warm and moist, and the pungent sweating effect is mild. Its effect is to enhance moistening lung and relieving cough, dispersing lung and relieving asthma and cough. It is mainly used to relieve symptoms, asthma and cough. However, patients with asthma and cough due to kidney deficiency should use it with caution.