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Ephedra sinica Ma-huang (20 seeds)

Grow your own Ma-huang and tap into an ancient tradition! This unique herb thrives in sunny, sandy environments and is perfect for the adventurous gardener.

Easy to germinate in warm, sandy soil
Thrives in full sun with minimal care
Ancient Chinese herb with a rich history
Perfect for unique garden collections
Seeds for horticultural enthusiasts only

€4,95

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Ma-huang (Ephedra sinica) seeds
Family: Ephedraceae

Grow your own Ephedra!

The Chinese herb Ephedra sinica, better known as Ma Huang, is a
perennial, primitive shrub. Native to the steppes of north and
northwestern China. Ma-huang is an herb of controversy, it contains
Ephadrine a alkaliod used in many weight loss products.
Ma-huang has been used as a stimulating herb in Chinese medicine
for thousands of years.

Ma-huang prefers full sun and dry, sandy soils. The seed is easy to
germinate in a warm, sandy medium. We grow the plants in a sand
mulch, about 4 inches thick, in the full sun, with moderate watering.

The seeds offered here are strictly for horticultural use.
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