The haulm of certain Ephedra species (Ephedra nevadensis, Ephedra viridis) has traditionally. been used by North American Indians to prepare daily infusions and medicinal teas (USDA-NRCS, 2006a; USDA-NRCS, 2006b). Food supplements containing ephedra alkaloids are used mostly for weight loss and to enhance.
Definition of emphasize for English Language Learners. : to give special attention to (something) : to place emphasis on (something)
[countable/uncountable] linguistics the emphasis that you put on a particular word or syllable (=part of a word) by pronouncing it more loudly or with greater force than other words or syllables. 4. the stress falls on something (=is put on something) : In â fatigue â the stress falls on the second syllable.