Tea: A favorite among wild native teas, ephedra is a very healthy healing herb.

Note: Not to be confused with the Collegiate Medicine ephedrine which is derived from a plant in Asia & can adversely affect the heart.  This plant is generally safe for those with heart conditions.

Traditional Medicinal Use: removes sediment from kidneys to prevent kidney stones

aka “Mormon Tea”

Bibliography: Richard Lonewolf, 

Database Entry: Distance Everheart 5-8-13