Chaparral Leaf ~
Botanical Name: Larrea tridentata
Also Known As: Creosote Bush, Greasewood
Wild Crafted
Chaparral is an aromatic evergreen desert shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Also known as Creosote Bush, it is famous for the distinctive earthy fragrance released by its resinous leaves after rainfall.
Chaparral has a long history of use in traditional Southwestern and Indigenous herbal practices. The leaves contain naturally occurring plant compounds, including lignans such as nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), and have traditionally been incorporated into topical preparations and other herbal applications.
Because Chaparral is a potent botanical with documented safety concerns when ingested, it should be used cautiously and is not an herb I would promote for routine or everyday internal use.
Suggested Uses
- Traditional herbal preparations
- Infused oils and topical botanical preparations
- Traditional Southwestern botanical practices
- Ceremonial and botanical applications
Warnings & Precautions
Rare reports of serious liver injury have been associated with ingestion of Chaparral.
Do not use during pregnancy.
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before internal use, particularly if you:
- Have or have had liver disease
- Have kidney disease
- Frequently consume alcoholic beverages
- Take prescription or over-the-counter medications
Discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention if vomiting, fever, unusual fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes occurs.
If nursing, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Legal Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
