noun🔗ShareAny plant of the genus Ephedra of gymnosperm shrubs."The herbal supplement contained ephedra, a shrub sometimes used for weight loss. "plantmedicineorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA stimulant derived from the plant Ephedra sinica used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine and in over-the-counter weight-loss aids.""Because of the potential side effects, the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedra is now restricted in many countries." "medicinesubstanceplantaidbiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
