In its earliest medical application,the herb from which amphetamines are derived was used as a treatment for __________.

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The herb from which amphetamines are derived, ephedra, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for treating asthma and other respiratory disorders. It was also used as a decongestant and bronchodilator in Western medicine before the development of synthetic alternatives. While amphetamines have been prescribed for various medical conditions (such as ADHD and narcolepsy) in more recent times, these uses are not the herb's earliest medical application.

In Its Earliest Medical Application,the Herb from Which Amphetamines Are