ma huang


ma huang

noun \ˈmä-ˈhwäŋ\

Definition of MA HUANG

1
: any of several eastern Asian ephedras (especially Ephedra sinica) having stems and roots yielding ephedrine
2
: ephedra 2

Origin of MA HUANG

Chinese (Beijing) máhuáng
First Known Use: 1926

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