Abstract:
Ephedra vulgaris is a lesser known drug which has been used in Homoeopathy for clinical
conditions like exophthalmos (Grave’s disease) and headache which was subjected to clinical
verification during the study. Besides verification of its use in conditions like inflammation of
thyroid gland, enlargement of thyroid gland, palpitation of heart, stiffness of neck, disturbed
sleep and general weakness, other clinical conditions in which it has been found useful are
conjunctivitis, coryza, anorexia and warts. A total of 1657 patients were studied in this multicentric
clinical verification trial at various Institutes/Units under Central Council for Research in
Homoeopathy to confirm the symptoms of Ephedra vulgaris, as mentioned in the homoeopathic
materia medica.
