What is another word for ephedra?
Pronunciation: [ɛfˈiːdɹə] (IPA) 
Ephedra is a herbaceous plant that contains ephedrine, a stimulant that can have a wide range of effects on the human body. Due to its popularity as a weight loss supplement, ephedra has numerous synonyms and alternative names. These include ma huang, desert tea, Mormon tea, squaw tea, and yellow horse. Other common names for ephedra include sea grape, sea onion, and joint fir. While the use of ephedra has been banned in some countries due to health risks, it continues to be used in traditional medicinal practices for its perceived benefits to the respiratory system.
