Class Gnetopsida Family Ephedraceae Rank Species | Order Ephedrales Genus Ephedra | |
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Similar Ephedra foliata, Ephedra intermedia, Ephedra monosperma, Ephedra equisetina, Ephedra fragilis | ||
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Ephedra gerardiana (Gerard's Jointfir, 山岭麻黄 shan ling ma huang) is a species of Ephedra, endemic to the mountains of Afghanistan, Bhutan, northern India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sikkim, Tajikistan, and Tibet. It is a perennial small shrub composed primarily of fibrous stalks, generally about 8 inches though sometimes growing to 24 inches in height, with small, yellow flowers followed by round, red, edible fruits. It is sometimes used as a stimulant, and in Ayurvedic medicine its tea is used as medicine for colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and arthritis.
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