Overview

Mormon tea (Ephedra nevadensis) is an evergreen shrub that is used to make a tea. It contains large amounts of tannins, which have a drying effect.

The tannins in Mormon tea can reduce body secretions such as mucus.

People sometimes use Mormon tea for common cold and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Don't confuse Mormon tea (Ephedra nevadensis) with ephedra (Ephedra sinica and other ephedra species). Unlike these other plants, Mormon tea does not contain ephedrine, an unsafe stimulant.



Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for Mormon Tea overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Mormon tea is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if Mormon tea is safe when used in larger amounts as medicine. Side effects might include constipation, stomach upset, and kidney and liver damage.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Mormon tea is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if Mormon tea is safe when used in larger amounts as medicine. Side effects might include constipation, stomach upset, and kidney and liver damage.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Mormon tea is safe when used in larger amounts as medicine while pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.

Interactions

We currently have no information for Mormon Tea overview.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Mormon tea might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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