Ephedra sinica | Chinese Ephedra, Ephedra, Desert Tea, Ma Huang | Various
Ephedra sinica belongs to the plant family EPHEDRACE and Genus Ephedra This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Ephedra sinica does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Ephedra sinica so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Ephedra sinica Chinese ephedra,ephedra,desert tea,ma huang is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Ephedra sinica has herbal applications as a diaphoretic, as a bronchiolytic, as a diuretic and as a stimulant. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Ephedra (sometimes called desert tea and Chinese ephedra) requires professional guidance for safe usage. Ephedra sinica is called ma huang in Chinese. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the stems.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.