What is a good replacement for Ma Huang

[osprey3883]

Hello,
I am trying to source the herbs for Tom Bisio's tendon lotion formula. Does anyone know what a good substitute herb is for Ma Huang?

Thanks,
Matt

[Royal Dragon]

Why not just buy Mahuang? I heard it is unbanned now.

[osprey3883]

Hello,
Thanks for the response. I have been searching the internet in hopes of finding it, but no luck so far. Does anyone know who sells Ma Huang online?

Thanks,
Matt

[bodhitree]

Hello,
Thanks for the response. I have been searching the internet in hopes of finding it, but no luck so far. Does anyone know who sells Ma Huang online?

Thanks,
Matt


I know someone who sells it from her store. I'll get here email address and pm it to you. She doesn't usually ship the stuff though.

[PlumDragon]

Not aware of any commonly accepted subs out there for ma huang, but you could try Gui Zhi. Aside from being a fairly commonly used herb in this type of recipe, both are Wind-Cold releasing herbs and both induce perspiration and disperse cold. There are several 2nd order differences between the 2 though...

[osprey3883]

Thank you for your replies, I am headed in the right direction now.

Matt