Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba), commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, possesses effects such as inducing sweating to releasing the exterior, ventilating lung and relieving dyspnea and promoting urination and reducing edema. Modern research confirms that Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) has pharmacological actions including relieving fever, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer and analgesic properties. In clinical practice, Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) is often used in combination with Guizhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma), Shigao (GYPSUM FIBROSUM) and other herbs to form drug pairs, which can enhance or expand its therapeutic effects. This article focused on a review of the pharmacological effects and clinical applications of Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) and its drug pairs in recent years, aiming to provide a reference for further application and research of Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) and its drug pairs.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |