Ephedra (Mtshe Ldong)
Ephedra gerardiana
About Ephedra (Mtshe Ldong)
Ephedra (Mtshe Ldong) (Ephedra gerardiana) is a herb used in the Tibetan Medicine tradition to help with Asthma, Respiratory Issues, Common Cold, and Edema. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
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...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist