Ma huang: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ma huang means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Ma huang in China is the name of a plant defined with Ephedra dahurica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ephedra pseudodistachya Pachom. (among others).
2) Ma huang is also identified with Ephedra distachya It has the synonym Ephedra distachya f. caspia Fomin (etc.).
3) Ma huang is also identified with Ephedra gerardiana It has the synonym Ephedra gerardiana var. wallichii Stapf (etc.).
4) Ma huang is also identified with Ephedra sinica It has the synonym Ephedra ma-huang Tang S. Liu, nom. inval. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Contr. Mat. Med. China (1871)
· J. Sci. Hiroshima Univ., (1984)
· Abies, Cedrus, Pseudolarix, Keteleeria, Nothotsuga, Tsuga, Cathaya, Pseudotsuga, Larix and Picea (1866)
· Bull. Cranbrook Inst. Sci. (1953)
· J. Sci. Hiroshima Univ., Ser. B, (1984)
· Species Plantarum
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ma huang, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ma.
Starts with: Ma huang qi.
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