Clinical Application of Ephedrae Herba-Cinnamomi Ramulus Herbal Pair in the Treatment of Respiratory System Diseases
Ephedrae Herba refers to the herbaceous stem of Ephedra sinica Stapf,E.intermedia Schrenk et C.A.Mey.,or E.equi-setina Bge.from the Ephedraceae family,while Cinnamomi Ramulus refers to the young branch of Cinnamomum cassia Presl in the Lauraceae family.Both Ephedrae Herba and Cinnamomi Ramulus are Chinese medicines used to relieve exterior syndromes,and they are considered complementary when used together.Current research on the Ephedrae Herba-Cinnamomi Ramulus herbal pair mainly focuses on their chemical constituents and mechanisms of action,with fewer studies on their clinical applications.This study aimed to summarize recent literature on Ephedrae Herba and Cinnamomi Ramulus,covering pharmacological effects,processing methods and dosages,the effects of their combination,and the clinical application of formulas containing Ephedrae Herba-Cinnamo-mi Ramulus herbal pair in treating respiratory diseases.
Ephedrae Herba-Cinnamomi RamulusHerbal pairRespiratory system diseasesClinical application