title: Public health officials caution against ephedra use. Health officials caution consumers against using dietary supplements containing ephedra. The stimulant can have dangerous effects on the nervous system and heart.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meadows
mesh_terms: D004348:Drug Labeling; D029789:Ephedra / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018883:Heat Stroke / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000209:etiology; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*