Ephedra Unveiled: Tradition, Science, and the Controversy of a Powerful Plant

By Emily Reynolds

Ephedra Unveiled: Tradition, Science, and the Controversy of a Powerful Plant offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most misunderstood and controversial plants in modern history. Blending historical insight, scientific analysis, and cultural context, author Emily J. Reynolds unpacks the dual identity of Ephedra and its active compound, ephedrine-a substance revered in ancient healing traditions and vilified in contemporary regulatory battles.

From its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda to its modern applications in asthma treatment and its role in illicit drug production, this book traces the complex journey of Ephedra through centuries of use and misuse. Reynolds delves into the plant's chemical properties, pharmacological effects, and its global regulatory status, presenting a nuanced view of how tradition, science, and public policy collide.

With meticulous research and balanced analysis, Ephedra Unveiled invites readers to examine the broader implications of regulating traditional medicine in a modern world. It is essential reading for healthcare professionals, policymakers, historians of medicine, and anyone interested in the intersection of culture, health, and law.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F2TNY1QM
• ISBN13: 9798315883944
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"