- 마황, Desert tea
. 학명; Ephedra spp.
. 개요; 북반구 건조지역원산의 풀
. 효능; 이뇨제, 해열제, 강장제
. 사용법; 아침마다 차갑게 다려서
1 학명과 약용부위
- 학명; Ephedra spp.
- 약용부위
. The herb.
. 허브
2 통명
- 영어; Brigham Young weed, desert herb, ephedra, Mormon tea, squaw tea, teamster's tea
- 한글; 마황
3 개요
- 북반구 건조지역원산의 풀
. 빗자루모양으로 호주를 제외하고 발견
- 줄기; 관절과 홈을 가지고 2미터까지 성장
. 잎; 비늘모양으로 2-3개 형성
- 꽃; 암술과 수술이 다른 식물에 개화
. 수술은 눈에 띄는 황색
Desert tea is a broom-like shrub which somewhat resembles shave grass. Its various species can be found in the arid areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including the deserts of the south-western U.S. The jointed, grooved, green stems and branches of some species reach heights of up to 7 feet, bur most are smaller. Two or three scalelike leaves, more or less persistent depending on the species, grow at each joint in the stem and branches. Male and female cones appear on differenct plants, the male featuring prominent yellow pollen sacs.
4 효능
- 이뇨제, 해열제, 강장제
. 음료나 신장, 방광치료제로 음용
- 신장통증완화, 해열제로 하루 여러번 차로 음용
. 미국원주민은 매독치료로 내복과 외용
. 개척자들은 혈액청정용으로 사용
Diuretic, febrifuge, tonic. Although most commonly taken as a pleasant beverage, desert tea has also been used as a remedy for kidney and bladder problems. Native of the American Southwest drink a decoction several times a day to relieve kidney pain or to treat a fever. American Indians used it, both internally and externally, to treat syphilis and mucous discharges. Early pioneers consisdered desert tea a good "blood purifier."
5 사용법
- 이뇨제; 아침마다 차가운 다림 음용
To use as a diuretic, take a glassful of the cold decoction every morning.