The difference between Ephedra and Herba Ephedrae

Ephedra is shrub, sub-shrub or herbaceous, sparse twining shrub, 5 cm to 2.5 m high, up to 8 m. Many branches, branchlets opposite or whorled, dioecious, 1-3 seeds. The knot grass is perennial herb, solitary or tufted, up to 70 cm high, much branched below the middle.

First, the related introduction of ephedra

1. Distribution

Ephedra is distributed in arid and desert areas such as Asia, America, southeastern Europe and northern Africa. It is widely distributed in China, except for the provinces and regions in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the Pearl River Basin, with more species in the northwest provinces and regions, Yunnan, Sichuan and other places. Often born in arid mountains and deserts.

two。 Action

Ephedra has antitussive, antiasthmatic, expectorant, sweating and other functions, can be used medicinally, and is the main raw material for industrial extraction of ephedrine. It has feed value, ecological value, economic value and social value. Therefore, it is called "the treasure of the desert" and "golden plant".

Second, the related introduction of Artemisia mandshurica

1. Distribution

Equisetum equisetifolia, Ephedra equisetifolia, Equisetum equisetifolia, Ephedra equisetifolia, Equisetum equisetifolia, Born in wetlands, streams, wet sand, roadsides, orchards, tea gardens.

two。 Action

Artemisia mandshurica has the function of soothing wind and dispelling heat, muscle antipyretic function, and can be used to treat condyloma acuminatum and psoriasis. This species is a poisonous plant included in the Chinese plant atlas database, and its toxicity is poisonous to the whole plant.