Alanda

Ehpedra alata (Alanda) is a terrestrial plant found in arid and desert environments. Generally, its length is less than 1 meter in height. This plant has rigid and branched stems and does not have thorns.

Ehpedra alata (Alanda) is a seasonal plant (between March and May), the roots of this plant are very fibrous and help the plant to anchor firmly in the sand.

 Experiments carried out on several cases with Ephedra alata (Alanda) have shown that this plant is very beneficial especially in the case of cancers.

With the experiments Ephedra (Alanda) acts more quickly with the forms of digestive cancers.

Composition of Ehpedra alata (Alenda)

The stem of Ehpedra alata (Alanda) contains ephedrine alkaloids, and other antimicrobial components, which help protect this plant against diseases.

Pseudoephedrine is another substance present in significant quantities in Ehpedra alata (Alanda) and is used for the preparation of over-the-counter medicines for the control of nasal congestion.

The mechanisms and healing properties of this plant remain largely unknown due to the poor scientific research on this plant.

Uses of Ehpedra alata (Alanda)

Ephedra alata (Alanda) is used in classical medicine. The stem of this plant contains alkaloid ephedrine which is a drug used for the treatment of asthma and other respiratory diseases, inflammatory diseases, cancers, viral diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. This herb is also used to treat circulatory disorders, kidney disorders, digestive system disorders and eye disorders.

Ephedrine is used primarily to treat serious illnesses.

Ehpedra alata (Alanda) is considered as the most important herb for the treatment of cancers, it helps to cure several cancer and it prevents the spread of cancer cells in the body.

In obstetrics, ephedrine is also used intravenously to prevent falls in blood pressure caused by haemorrhages.

This plant is used for dyeing by grinding the plant, and placing the underground plant parts, with the desired dyed material in boiling water for 1-3 days. This plant is also used with animals such as camelids, cattle and goats.

Dosage The Ehpedra alata (Alanda)

To treat asthma or nasal congestion:

It is possible to consume Ehpedra alata (Alanda) in two other forms

- It is necessary to consume approximately 5 to 6 gr of ephedra alata (Alanda) in the form of powder associated for example with 2 to 3 cups of coffees.

- Infuse 1.5gr of dried stems in a cup of boiling water for 10 to 15 min renew three times a day.

In all cases, these doses in Ehpedra alata (Alanda) should be divided into three doses per day.

 To treat cancer:

350 g of this herb is boiled in 7.5 l of water for two hours on a low flame, then the resulting mixture is filtered and stored in the refrigerator. The dosage requires drinking one liter up to two as maximum doses per day.

Note: it is advisable not to exceed 30mg of ephedrine per dose (the total dose is 300mg of ephedrine per day).

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