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ephedra Synonyms

Another word for ephedra

Choosing another word for ephedra depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A medicinal preparation or dietary supplement derived from plants of the genus Ephedra, containing stimulant alkaloids, historically used to treat asthma and to aid in weight loss.

Usage Example

"Due to serious cardiovascular risks, the sale of dietary supplements containing mahuang was strictly banned by regulatory authorities in several countries."

Strongest
mahuang

• noun (Context 2)

A gymnosperm shrub belonging to the genus Ephedra (family Ephedraceae), native to arid and semi-arid regions globally, characterized by its essentially leafless, jointed green stems.

Usage Example

"The ancient peoples of the American Southwest brewed a mild tea from the stems of the local jointfir plant."

Strongest
jointfir

• Nearby Words

epaulet
epazote
epee
ephedra
ephemeral
epic
epically

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ephedra. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ephedra
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