From which part of Ephedra plant, the drug 'ephedrine' is obtained ______________.

Root

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Stem

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Leaves

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Flower

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Solution

The correct option is A Stem
The stems are the source of drug ephedrine and also contains other alkaloid pseudo -ephedrine.
So, the correct answer is 'Stem'

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