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Ephedrine is the main active ingredient of the ephedra plant, but is also produced synthetically for medical use. Ephedrine belongs to the group of stimulants. Similar to caffeine, it stimulates the circulation, increases drive and performance, and inhibits appetite.
Ephedrine has a circulatory stimulating effect, increases drive and performance, and also inhibits appetite. There is an increased need to communicate and the urge to move. Ephedrine has an amphetamine-like effect, but much shorter and weaker.
Onset of action:
After 20 - 60 minutes
Duration of action:
Up to 5 hours
Swallowed:
Light: 10 - 20 mg
Medium: 20 - 30 mg
Strong: 30 - 50 mg
Forms of release:
Tablets, powder (sometimes in capsules) or as tea (ephedra).
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