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Physicians use these alkaloids to treat bronchial asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, persistent coughs, wheezing and shortness of breath. Ma huang can help the body to break fevers and clear blocked sinuses. The alkaloids are also effective in treating allergic skin reactions such as hives, relieve general body pain and treat low blood pressure, rheumatism and narcolepsy.

The FDA’s ban has been challenged in various federal courts, and a Federal District Judge in the Central District of Utah ruled on August 29, 2005 that the FDA failed to prove that Ephedra pills was dangerous and lifted the ban.

Because Ephedra pills was used as a dietary supplement and not a drug or food, the manufacturers of products containing Ephedra pills didn’t have to get FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval before marketing their products, but the FDA had the power to remove Ephedra pills from the market if Ephedra pills was proven to be dangerous.

Ten cases resulted in death and 13 in permanent disability. These results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine on December 21, 2000.

Contraindications and possible side effects should be listed on the bottle. Contraindications include general weakness, poor digestion, high blood pressure, nervousness, sleeplessness, cardiac arrhythmia's and heart disease. It should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing.