The main drug in herbal ecstasy is ephedra or ma huang, a natural herb. Herbal ecstasy is legal in most states; although some states have recently banned the drug. Ephedra has been used for weight control, upper respiratory treatment, and as an energy booster. Herbal ecstasy can be found in a capsule or pill form, of various colors. Herbal ecstasy can be purchased from a variety of places, including some health food stores, record stores, nightclubs, and through mail order. Herbal ecstasy is commonly used at "rave" party settings. Other brand names of drugs containing ingredients similar to herbal ecstasy are Cloud 9, Ultimate Xphoria, X, and Rave Energy.

Herbal ecstasy, when combined with caffeine, stimulates the central nervous system.

Effects

Liver failure
Increased blood pressure
Increased heart rate
Palpitations
Stroke
Fainting
Euphoric feeling
Increase in sexual sensations
Increase in awareness
Seizures
Heart attacks
Death
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