Chaparral
Larrea tridentata
Part Used: Leaf.

Chaparral is a bitter, cooling and stimulating herb that is used to clear “toxic heat”.  Stimulates congested liver; de-toxifier in chronic arthritis, chronic skin conditions and tumors. In acute infections is used for its anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties both internally and externally.  Aids in digestion of proteins and fats. 

A folk remedy for benign and malignant tumors, and cancers of the skin, stomach, liver, kidneys.  Contra-indicated in ‘cold” conditions of the digestive tract. Generally used as part of a formula; breaks are taken after 2 weeks of use, and contra-indicated for those with liver impairment.

	1 oz.	$6.75
	2 oz.	$12.95

This list of herbs and their uses is based on hundreds of years of empirically-based herbal knowledge, and personal observations, along with some of the latest research. Many uses are not accepted by the FDA, and not all uses have been scientifically validated. This is intended for educational purposes, and not as a means to diagnose, prescribe or treat disease.