mahuang
Definition
Noun 1. A source of ephedrine: "Mahuang" refers to a plant, specifically a species of Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica), whose dried stems are used as a source of the alkaloid ephedrine. 2. Traditional Chinese herb: It denotes the herb itself, which has been used historically in traditional Chinese medicine.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The traditional formula contained mahuang as a key ingredient for treating asthma.
- Extracts from mahuang are used to produce ephedrine.
Advanced Usage
- "Mahuang extract": A concentrated form of the active compounds from the plant.
- The safety of dietary supplements containing mahuang extract has been widely debated.
- In botanical or pharmacological contexts, "mahuang" is often specified as to distinguish it from other ephedra species.
Variants and Related Words
- Ephedra (n): The genus of plants to which mahuang belongs; often used as a more general scientific term.
- Several ephedra species grow in arid regions.
- Ephedrine (n): The primary stimulant alkaloid compound derived from mahuang.
- Ephedrine is a decongestant and bronchodilator.
Synonyms
- Chinese ephedra: The direct English translation and common name.
- Ephedra sinica: The formal botanical Latin name.
Notes on Usage
- "Mahuang" is a loanword from Chinese (麻黃). It is primarily used in contexts related to traditional medicine, herbal supplements, botany, and pharmacology.
- Due to safety concerns regarding ephedrine, the use of mahuang in dietary supplements is restricted or banned in many countries.
Noun
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Chinese ephedra yielding ephedrine
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