Ephedra sinica Stapf

At a glance

Origin / distribution: not documented

Cultural traditions: not documented

Recorded uses: not documented

Science studied: not documented

Research volume: 0 indexed records · volume only · methodology ↗

Legal status: Varies by jurisdiction; not assessed in this record.

Names and identity

Family: Ephedraceae

Scientific name: Ephedra sinica Stapf

Common names: Cao Ma Huang, Chinese Ephedra, Chinese Zeedruif, Chinese ephedra, Chinese joint-fir, Chinesisches Meerträubel, Kiinanefedra, Ma-huang, Thảo Ma Hoàng, cao ma huang, cao ma-huang, chvojník čínsky, chvojník čínský, kinesisk efedra, ma huang

History

Historical context is not documented in this record.

Origins and distribution

not documented in this record

Documented cultural uses

not documented in this record

Contemporary uses

Contemporary practice is not documented separately in this record.

Scientific research

Indexed records indicate research activity; they do not establish efficacy or safety.

Indexed research records

• Ephedplics E-I: three lignans and two benzofuran-type compounds from the roots of Ephedra sinica Stapf and their neuroprotective activity. · 2026 source ↗
• Transforming growth factor Beta/Smad3/GATA3 axis mediates the therapeutic effect of Ephedra sinica Stapf polysaccharide in allergic rhinitis. · 2026 source ↗
• New 2,3-Methylenedioxy-naphthalene Derivatives With Neuroprotective Activity From the Roots of Ephedra sinica Stapf. · 2025 source ↗

Scientific compounds

Chemical presence is not evidence of clinical efficacy.

no compound records in this source record

Legality

No exact international trade listing was returned by the CITES checklist for this accepted name. Country-specific law is not assessed here.

Consult the CITES species checklist for current international and national requirements.

Reference images

Sources

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy · CC BY 4.0

CC BY 4.0 · GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

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