Is it legal to import raw ephedra into NZ?

[jimjim83]

Seems like most people on here dont know what the f*ck they are talking about.Dont even know the difference between ma huang(ephedra) and ephedrine,yet still smug/stupid enough to type some bullshit comment up.

Like I said ma huang is the raw material and is vastly different to ephedrine.

Here's a little bit of information for you idiots.

http://chinesemedicineherbs.net/ephedra/

Why are you asking the smug/stupid/idiots for advice if your in the know?

[shadowfax1]

I apologise if I come across as a bit of an asshole,it just seems not many people can give a straight answer these days.

This is what I call good,clear,helpful advice from someone who obviously know's what he's talking about.

The herb Ma Haung (ephedra) started getting seized by customs on me about 6 or more years ago. I used it for fat loss and found it better than Ephedrine HCL at the time. Like the USA it was banned for it's "stimulant" properties but also and unbeknown at the time, it could be used for the manufacture of crystal meth (albeit through a more complex pathway). This wasn't the reason it was banned though.

You could try and import it as the most i think will happen is it would get confiscated by customs and you'll get a slap on the hand letter.

I appreciate this sort of advice.But as for all the other smart ass comments,why do you people waste your time typing this rubbish,is your life so dull?

[Beef]

I appreciate this sort of advice.But as for all the other smart ass comments,why do you people waste your time typing this rubbish,is your life so dull?

you're biting the hand that feeds. not the best way to get the answers you want :roll:

[jimjim83]

I apologise if I come across as a bit of an asshole,it just seems not many people can give a straight answer these days.

This is what I call good,clear,helpful advice from someone who obviously know's what he's talking about.

The herb Ma Haung (ephedra) started getting seized by customs on me about 6 or more years ago. I used it for fat loss and found it better than Ephedrine HCL at the time. Like the USA it was banned for it's "stimulant" properties but also and unbeknown at the time, it could be used for the manufacture of crystal meth (albeit through a more complex pathway). This wasn't the reason it was banned though.

You could try and import it as the most i think will happen is it would get confiscated by customs and you'll get a slap on the hand letter.

I appreciate this sort of advice.But as for all the other smart ass comments,why do you people waste your time typing this rubbish,is your life so dull?

If you ask a stupid question..............