Application of Herba Ephedrae and its processed products as anti-tumor drugs

Ephedra is mainly produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei and other places. It belongs to the dry herbaceous stem of ephedra.

From the analysis of tropism of nature and taste, ephedra is slightly bitter and warm. Commonly used for colds, chest tightness, asthma and cough, and feng shui edema. Its processed product honey ephedra has the effect of moistening lung and relieving cough. It is mostly used for relieving exterior syndrome, relieving asthma and relieving cough. The usual dosage is 2g- 10g.

Rapid identification of ephedra and ephedra honey;

Ephedra: cylindrical lobes with yellow-green to yellow-green surface, thin longitudinal ridges and small scales on nodes; The center of the section is red and yellow, slightly fragrant, astringent and slightly bitter.

Ephedra honey: similar to Ephedra, with dark yellow surface, slightly shiny and sticky, with honey aroma and sweet taste.

Common prescriptions:

1. Diarrhea in children: Take 2 ~ 4g of Herba Ephedrae and 4 ~ 8g of Radix Peucedani, decoct in water to get 300ml of juice, add a little sugar, and take orally regularly.

2. Urticaria: 5 grams of roasted ephedra, cicada slough and licorice respectively, and 0/0 gram of raw rhubarb, phellodendron bark, dark plum, isatis root and Sophora japonica respectively. Decoct with water for 7 days as a course of treatment.

3. Cough and asthma in children: Mix ephedra powder and pepper at a ratio of 7:3, make a plaster, and stick it on lung points, and change the dressing 1 time every day.

Ephedra has the effects of sweating, dispelling cold, dispersing lung qi, relieving asthma, diuresis and detumescence, and is a commonly used Chinese medicine in daily life. Good use can cure many diseases, but don't use it blindly. It is recommended to choose under the guidance of a doctor!