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Definition of Ephedra
1. Noun. Jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds.
Exact synonyms: Joint Fir
Group relationships: Genus Ephedra
Specialized synonyms: Ephedra Sinica, Mahuang
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Group relationships: Genus Ephedra
Specialized synonyms: Ephedra Sinica, Mahuang
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Definition of Ephedra
1. Noun. Any plant of the genus ''Ephedra'' of gymnosperm shrubs. ¹
2. Noun. A stimulant derived from the plant ''Ephedra sinica'' used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine and in over-the-counter weight-loss aids. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ephedra
1. a desert shrub [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ephedra
1. Ephedra equisetina (family Gnetaceae). Ma Huang; the plant source for the alkaloid ephedrine. Indigenous to China and India, it is 0.75 to over 1% ephedrine; also contains some pseudoephedrine. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ephedra
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