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mahuang

/ˈmɑː.hwɑːŋ/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa uma planta chinesa (Ephedra sinica), fonte natural de efedrina, tradicionalmente usada na fitoterapia.

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/ˈmɑː.hwɑːŋ/C1formalmedical
  • ptSubstantivo que designa uma planta chinesa (Ephedra sinica), fonte natural de efedrina, tradicionalmente usada na fitoterapia.

A noun referring to a Chinese plant (Ephedra sinica) that is a natural source of ephedrine, traditionally used in herbal medicine.

  1. Medicinal plant (Ephedra)B2formalmedical

    A Chinese herb (Ephedra sinica) traditionally used in herbal medicine, known for containing ephedrine which acts as a stimulant and decongestant.

    ptPlanta medicinal (Efedra)

    • Mahuang has been used in traditional Chinese remedies for respiratory issues.
    • The plant mahuang is the natural source of ephedrine.
    • Herbal teas containing mahuang are sometimes used for temporary relief of congestion.
    • Studies have examined the safety of mahuang in modern medicine.

    Sinônimosephedra