Ephedra
Ephedra sinica
Plant Family
Ephedraceae
Pictured: Ephedra
Ephedra family
Primitive jointed-stemmed gymnosperm shrubs; the source of the stimulant alkaloid ephedrine.
1 Herb // 9 Constituents // 2 Notable Members
Overview
The Ephedra Family
Primitive jointed-stemmed gymnosperm shrubs; the source of the stimulant alkaloid ephedrine.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The monograph in the database whose Ephedraceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.
Alkaloids 4
Phenolics 3
Carbohydrates 2
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Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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