Is the Ephedra plant illegal in the US? Understanding the federal ban and exceptions
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In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the *Ephedra* plant after linking them to serious health risks like heart attack and stroke. However, the legality of the *Ephedra* plant itself is more complex, with specific regulations based on the plant species and how it is sold and used.
