Common Name: Ephedra herb
Tincture: 1:4 @ 45%.
Narration:
Bronchodilators are particularly indicated for asthmatic conditions. Their action is based on andrenergic activity (stimulating the sympathetic system). The problem is that other components of the sympathetic system are also stimulated. Agents are required which stimulate the b-receptors (broncho- and vaso-dilators) instead of a-receptors (autonomic nervous system). L-ephedrine has an a-adrenergic effect particularly on the peripheral circulation. However, D-y-ephedrine is strongly b-adrenergic and has the edge in overall balance. Therefore, the remedy is very useful for bronchial spasm and has only a minimal hypertensive effect.
Note: the alternative to bronchodilation is to decrease sympathetic tone and this can be done by smoking Datura stramonium which has a dramatic effect in aborting asthma attacks.
Purposes: (See also Disease: Signs & Symptoms)
| incontinence | Sympathetic action: relaxing the bladder and contracting the sphincter. |
Used In: (See Formulas)
Properties:
Anti-Allergy
Contraindication(s): High blood pressure.
Clinical: 2 ml per 100 ml tincture.
Clinicals:
BREATHE EASY+1 dr thymus
Constituents:
| Alkaloid, amine | s. Including L-ephedrine, D-y-ephedrine, methylephedrine, norephedrine. more than 1.25% calculated as ephedrine. |
Materia Medica: (See Materia Medica.)
| Anti-allergenics | IMMUNE SYSTEM |
| Broncho-relaxants | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM |
| Hypertensives | CARDIO_VASCULAR SYSTEM |