For many thousands of years, this herb has been used in treating the flu and other respiratory infections. Recent research in Israel confirms its usefulness in the herbal arena. Prime use is for the flu. In a clinical trial found that it eased fever, muscle aches and other symptoms within 24 hours of supplmentation. Recommended to get the liquid extracts or tea, though capsules may be as effective.
Some combos even have elderberry mixed with goldenseal and echinacea.
Again, this herb has been around for thousands of years used to alleviate colds, flu, and especially coughs and other congestions problems. There is a substantial body of evidence documenting the use of ephedra for weight loss works, though misuse of this herb can produce unwanted side effects. In an interesting study involving ephedra and Redux, it was found that those taking the ephedra lost slightly more weight. The danger comes because it works by stimulating the central nervous system and, in large doses or smaller ones in super sensitive people, can increase blood pressure and heart rate, nervousness, headache. It is mostly found in herbal weight loss combinations with guarana or kola nut.