Ma Huang Side Effects

Ma Huang Sales Prohibited by FDA

Ma Huang is a Chinese herb of the genus Ephedra, which contains the drug Ephedrine that has been linked to dangerous side effects. In a study commissioned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it was determined that ingesting products that contain Ephedra may seriously harm or potentially kill some consumers. Ephedra is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system to relax bronchial tubes. It is an ingredient in a number of diet suppliments and weight loss products.

The FDA has received over 120 reports of death or injuries related to Ephedra. Some of the reported side effects include heart attack, stroke, hypertension, tachycardia, palpitations, fever, vomiting, paranoid psychosis, depression, convulsions and coma.

Ma Huang is also marketed as an energy booster and diet aid.

The FDA has prohibited the sale of Ephedrine containing products beginning April 12, 2004, stating that "Products containing Ephedrine...have been shown to pose a real risk to health"

Possible Ma Huang Lawsuit

If you or a family member have taken any supplement containing Ma Huang in the past and have suffered heart attack, stroke or tachycardia, you may be entitled to compensation.

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