Ephedra is used therapeutically as a diaphoretic to help expel exterior pathogens and regulate the proper functioning of the lungs.
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The leaves and flowering stems are strongly antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and mildly tonic.
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The antipyretic action which considerable doses of aconite display is not specific but is the result of its influence on the circulation and respiration and of its slight diaphoretic action.
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Inducing perspiration
(diaphoresis) perspiration: the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid; "perspiration is a homeostatic process"
Diaphoresis is excessive sweating commonly associated with shock and other medical emergency conditions.
(Diaphoretics) Herbs that induce perspiration.
(Diaphoretics) promote or cause perspirable discharge by the skin.
(Diaphoresis) it means profuse sweating. Amounting to more than 1 liter of swear per hour.
(13. Diaphoresis) Excessive sweating profusely that it may be normal (physiological) resulting from physical activity, emotional response, a high temperature, a symptom of an underlying disease or chronic effects of amphetamines. (Diaforesis)
(DIAPHORESIS) Sweaty skin associated with an MI. (Example: "Classic heart attack symptoms. Sudden onset, crushing substernal chest pain radiating down left arm with diaphoresis.")
Substances that promote perspiration: elder, yarrow, osha, ginger.