About Gerard'S Jointfir
Ephedra gerardiana (Gerard's jointfir, 山岭麻黄 shan ling ma huang) is a species of Ephedra, endemic to the mountains of Afghanistan, Bhutan, northern India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sikkim, Tajikistan, and Tibet. It is a perennial small shrub composed primarily of fibrous stalks, generally about 8 inches though sometimes growing to 24 inches in height, with small, yellow flowers followed by round, red, edible fruits. It is sometimes used as a stimulant, and in Ayurvedic medicine its tea is used as medicine for colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and arthritis.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Ephedra gerardiana
- Genus
- Ephedra
- Family
- EPHEDRACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Ain, Khanta, सोमलता Somlata
- Nepali
- सोमलता Somalataa, काग चरो Kaag Charo
- Malayalam
- Buchchur
Ephedraceae
JOINT-PINE FAMILY
Gerard'S Jointfir belongs to the Ephedraceae family.
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