Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Ephedra sinica Stapf (Ephedraceae), a traditional Chinese medicine.

ABSTRACT: Ephedra sinica Stapf is a traditional Chinese medicine of Ephedraceae in China, which contains many chemicals, such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, flavonoids, polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, and proanthocyanidins. It shows significant activity in asthma, fever, rheumatoid arthritis, and also promotes diuresis and sweat.

SUBMITTER: Li P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7707388 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature