a cure for a hangover containing the active ingredient ephedrine in powdered form enclosed in a capsule . in a second embodiment this cure contains ephedrine and charcoal , while in a third embodiment , this cure contains ephedra , charcoal and vitamin b6 . the use of any one of the three embodiments reduces the symptoms associated with alcohol intoxication and hangovers thereby speeding up recovery . the ephedra , vitamin b - 6 and charcoal may be combined on a wt . % ratio of 1 : 2 . 5 : 10 . the ephedra may come in the form of ma huang having 6 % wt . % ephedra . one type of dosage is in the form of individual capsules having 10 mg of ephedra , 25 mg of vitamin b - 6 and 100 mg of activated charcoal . the recommended dosage would be two capsules so that users who are experiencing a hangover or alcohol related side effects may take up to 20 mg of ephedra , 50 mg of vitamin b - 6 and 200 mg of activated charcoal . this cure may also consist of a therapeutic method for curing the effects of alcohol consumption wherein this dosage could be taken after the consumption of alcohol .