— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Mexican Tea (Ephedra torreyana). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Mexican Tea (Ephedra torreyana) is a shrub or subshrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including regions such as Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Mexico. Mexican Tea (Latin: Ephedra torreyana, family Caryophyllaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mexican Tea is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Mexican Tea is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family native to ARI, COL, MXE, NEV, NWM, and TEX. Mexican Tea thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining to moderately moist soils with a pH between 6.5 and 9.5.
Mexican Tea grows best in full sun light and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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