Organism - Ephedra vulgaris

NHPID name:
Ephedra vulgaris

Reference:
GRIN

Proper name(s):
Ephedra vulgaris

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Herbal Name

Schedule 1:
Plant and plant material

Source material(s):
Ephedra vulgaris ( Parts: Whole plant )

Preparations:
Dry , Fresh

Additional details:

Detail:
It should be noted that this substance is subject to additional regulatory requirements in accordance with the Precursor Control Regulations because it is set out in Schedule VI of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (a plant or a plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD
Restrictions:

General:

Detail:
In all products containing Ephedra species, the content of L-Ephedrine and its salts must not exceed 8 - 32 milligrams per day and 8 milligrams per single dose.

Reference:
NNHPDM

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