Once upon a time, in a magical fairy land far, far away, there existed a witch doctor. This doctor could cure all ills, and was very knowledgeable. He discovered the existence of many magical herbs that helped to cure many people. One of these so called herbs was called "Ma Huang." (In America, it's called, "Ephedra") It was a very magically delicious formula, known to the locals as it cured asthma, flu, the common cold, wheezing, and edema. You see, it was understood that if you had the beginnings of a cold, it would run into your body quickly and kick out the cold. "Get out!" it would say, and the cold would listen. If you already were in the midst of a cold, it would go deeper into your body and make you sweat a
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