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"In addition, grape seed extract is synergistic with vitamin C, vastly increasing vitamin C activity and strengthening collagen activity—including in the connective tissue of the arterial wall and the skin. • chaparral extract?75 meg The active antioxidant in chaparral, a lignan called Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (NDGA), has been shown to specifically target vittually all forms of herpes virus—and has been shown to be up to 97.5% effective. It also is an effective counter to radiation induced free radical damage." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"CELANDINE (see Tetterwort) CHAPARRAL (Larrea tndentata) Category: Botanical Antitumor Actions Chaparral contains a potent antioxidant constituent that probably accounts for its observed anticancer action. chaparral has been the subject of a few studies that have resulted in both tumor regression and tumor stimulation. Other Actions Chaparral has also been used as an antihistamine and as an antiinflammatory. Toxicity Chaparral is toxic to the liver. It can also cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and stomach pain at high dosages." - Dan Labriola, Complementary Cancer Therapies: Combining Traditional and Alternative Approaches for the Best Possible Outcome (Get the book.)

"For instance, we can find chaparral growing in veritable stands and fields in high desert places throughout the western United States. Recently I discovered a few chaparral plants growing on a high windy peak in Baja California under conditions quite different from any of the other chaparral I had ever previously gathered. Upon tasting a leaf of this specimen, I noted it was much less bitter than the common desert chaparral." - Michael Tierra, The Way of Herbs (Get the book.)

"Chaparral [Larrea tridentata) Also known as creosote bush, chaparral as been used by Native Americans to treat a variety of illnesses, including cancer. chaparral contains an ingredient called nor-dihihydroguairetic (NDGA), a potent antitumor agent. NDGA inhibits aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis (the energy-producing ability) of cancer cells. The flavonoids present in chaparral have strong antiviral and antifungal properties. Chaste Tree Berry [Vitex agnus-castus) Chaste tree berry is native to the Mediterranean but has spread to central Asia." - Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine, Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"My own recipe for a potent mouthwash contains several oral antiseptics that can help prevent tooth decay. V chaparral (Larrea divar-icata). One scientific study, initiated by researchers who knew that chaparral has been used as a folk remedy for toothache, showed that chaparral mouthwash reduced cavities by 75 percent. And scientists have learned that one compound in the plant, nordihydroguarietic acid, is a potent antiseptic. Just brew a tea with chaparral to use as a mouthwash, but be careful to spit it all out without swallowing any. V Myrrh (Commiphora, various species)." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs (Get the book.)

"Chaparral: The resins found in chaparral have been found to display antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Place 1-2 drops of the oil into the affected ear. Do not take this herb internally—it is toxic to the liver. W Garlic: Garlic can inhibit the growth of a number of bacteria. The active compound, allicin, has antimicrobial properties. Place 3-4 drops of garlic oil into the affected ear. 311 TINNITUS DIAGNOSIS Tinnitus is a condition that causes you to hear noises in your ears, most commonly ringing or buzzing." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Another anti-inflammatory herb used for chronic degeneration of the knee is chaparral. Its bitter resins are drying and cooling, high in antioxidants, and antibacterial. Do not use chaparral if you have liver disease. Combine additional antiinflammatory herbs, such as licorice, willow bark, bromelain, and curcumin to maximize the effect. Combine equal parts of the above herbs in tincture form and take 30-60 drops three times daily. DIAGNOSIS Leg pain is a common complaint, and problems range from muscle strains linked to sports activities to degenerative joint diseases such as arthritis." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"These include: • Ayurveda's Pancha Karma treatment and herbal remedies • Yoga • Hydrazine Sulfate • Antineoplaston Therapy • Acupuncture • Bioelectric Therapy • Bioresonance Therapy • Royal Rife Machine Therapy • Gerson Therapy • Hoxsey Therapy • Therapies using Iscador (Mistletoe), Pau D'Arco, chaparral., Aloe Vera, Graviola • Homeopathy • The Coley Vaccine • The Camphor Therapy of Gaston Naessens • Burton's Immuno-augmentative Therapy • Livingston Therapy • Issels' Whole Body Therapy • Metabolic Therapy by Hans Nieper, M.D." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Any good blood cleansing formula will contain some, or all, of the following herbs: Red clover blossoms, Burdock root, chaparral, Periwinkle, and Goldenseal.1 The Chelators Over 300,000 bypasses a year are now performed in US hospitals, at well ovet $40,000 each. It works out to something like $15 billion dollars a year spent on coronary bypasses. At least 5% of the patients die from the procedure; even more die from complications such as stroke. But what the heck, it's a small risk and a small price to pay since there's no alternative. Right? Well, not exactly." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "The active antioxidant in chaparral, a lignan called Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (NDGA), has been shown to specifically target vittually all forms of herpes virus—and has been shown to be up to 97.5% effective. It also is an effective counter to radiation induced free radical damage. And there are strong indications it is an effective aid in the prevention of Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis. • Catalase?00 meg Glutathione perioxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase are the primary three enzymes produced in the body as an antioxidant defense." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Chaparral also contains polysaccharides, which stimulate the immune system. chaparral is generally taken as a tea. Although there have been several reports of chaparral shrinking tumors, chaparral therapy is toxic and has potentially serious side effects. It should be taken only under supervision. ESSIAC TEA Between the 1920s and 1970s, Rene Caisse, a Canadian nurse, used an herbal tea to treat thousands of cancer patients." - Larry Clapp, Prostate Health in 90 Days (Get the book.) "CHAPARRAL The chaparral {Larrea tridentata) that grows over hundreds of square miles in Arizona and California contains a powerful antioxidant called NDGA (nordihydroguaiaretic acid). NDGA was used to prevent oxidation from spoiling foods during World War II. It appears to work against cancer cells by preventing them from "eating" the blood sugar they need to survive—in other words, it starves them to death. chaparral also contains polysaccharides, which stimulate the immune system. chaparral is generally taken as a tea." - Larry Clapp, Prostate Health in 90 Days (Get the book.)

"Constituents Calcium, chromium, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene, quercetin, lignan (nordihydroguaiaretic acid), resins, essential oils, saponins Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: extremely bitter, salty • Temperature: cool • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yin • Planet: Saturn • Element: earth Contraindications In 1992, two people using large doses of chaparral in capsule form developed nonviral hepatitis and three others developed other symptoms of liver toxicity. This led the American Herbal Products Association and the U.S." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Habitat & Cultivation chaparral is found in large numbers in the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Parts Used Aerial parts. Constituents chaparral contains about 12% resin and nordihydroguaiaretic acid. The latter is reportedly harmful to the lymph glands and the kidneys. History & Folklore Widely used by Native Americans, chaparral was taken as a decoction to treat stomach troubles and diarrhea. Young twigs were used for toothache. The leaves were applied as a poultice for respiratory problems and as a wash for skin problems." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.)

"Inconclusive results After careful study of the literature and other information available to it, the American Cancer Society does not have evidence that treatment with chaparral tea results in objective benefit in the treatment of cancer in human beings (ACS, 197^:55). The story of chaparral tea began, it says, when an eighty-five-year-old man was brought to the University of Utah with a proven malignant melanoma (deadly form of skin cancer) of the right cheek. He refused surgery and instead treated himself with chaparral tea. " - Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D., The Cancer Industry (Get the book.)

"One scientific study, initiated by researchers who knew that chaparral has been used as a folk remedy for toothache, showed that chaparral mouthwash reduced cavities by 75 percent. And scientists have learned that one compound in the plant, nordihydroguarietic acid, is a potent antiseptic. Just brew a tea with chaparral to use as a mouthwash, but be careful to spit it all out without swallowing any. V Myrrh (Commiphora, various species). Myrrh's antiseptic uses go back to biblical times." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs (Get the book.)

"The common name chaparral derives from the Spanish chaparro, "evergreen oak," which in turn derives from the Basque txapar." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"One thing is for sure, we must keep mosquitoes away from chaparral! NDGA has been reported to produce lesions in the lymph nodes and kidneys of animals. chaparral itself may cause a contact dermatitis. That is, some people's skin may become inflamed if they touch it. chaparral is used by some as part of a detoxification program. There really is no compelling reason for anyone to use it based on the available data. Chickweed (Rich in Vitamin C) Chickweed (Stellaric media) is, in fact, a weed, one that is found all over the world. Some use it as a vegetable or as a salad green." - Sheldon Saul Hendler, The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Get the book.)

"Celandine, chaparral, and dandelion aid in cleansing the liver. Q Oregano is good for relieving jaundice. Q Silymarin, an active flavonoid extracted from the herb milk thistle, is known to repair damaged tissues in the liver. Liv-R-Actin from Nature's Plus is a good source of silymarin. Recommendations Q Eat only raw vegetables and fruits for one week. Then eat a diet consisting of 75 percent raw food for a month. Take fresh lemon enemas daily during this period. (See enemas in Part Three.) Q Use the spices coriander and turmeric in your cooking. These are good liver cleansers." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"If six people took chaparral and experienced wonderful results with no side effects, scientists would say that's not a big enough sample and it was coincidental. But when six people took it and anecdotally had a negative result, that "counted." In addition, almost a year after the FDA-appointed investigation concluded chaparral was not hepatotoxic, the Journal of the American Medical Association described one of these cases as chaparral-induced liver toxicity." - Robyn Landis, Herbal Defense (Get the book.)

"The major traditional use of chaparral in Mexican herbalism is as a bath or liniment to relieve the inflammation and pain of arthritis, sometimes in combination with osha. (See osha under The Herbs in Part One.) CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE Chaparral should be used externally only, as a bath. (See HAND BATHS in Part Three.) In one seven-year period, there were eighteen reports of toxic liver damage from the use of chaparral in the United States." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.) "In addition, chaparral contains compounds that can both increase the risk of sunburn and cause skin irritation to parts of the body not exposed to sun. When using chaparral, be sure to avoid sunlight exposure on any treated skin (or use a sunscreen), and do not use the herb more than once in any thirty-day period. chaparral should not be used if you have kidney, lymph, or liver problems." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.)

"Other reported effects for chaparral include antiinflammatory properties6, 7 as well as antimicrobial actions in test tubes.8 These actions have note been established in human clinical trials How much is usually taken? A tea can be prepared by steeping 1 teaspoon (approximately 5 grams) of leaves and flowers in 1 cup (250 ml) of hot water for ten to fifteen minutes.9 People should drink three cups per day for a maximum of two weeks unless under the care of a physician expert in the use of botanical medicines. Alternatively, 0.5-1 ml of tincture can be taken three times per day." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Before taking chaparral, consult with a knowledgeable healthcare professional. Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions. See also: Athlete's Foot (page 42), Cold Sores (page 119), Common Cold/Sore Throat (page 129), Cough (page 139), Herpes Zoster (Shingles) (page 401), HIV and AIDS Support (page 239), Influenza (page 269), Parasites (page 343), Recurrent Ear Infections (page 383), Urinary Tract Infection (page 436), Yeast Infection (page 454) What do I need to know?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "In traditional herbal medicine, tinctures of various herbs, including chaparral (page 657), St. John's wort (page 747), goldenseal (page 683), myrrh (page 713), and echinacea (page 669), have been applied topically to herpes outbreaks in order to promote healing. An extract from elderberry (page 670) leaves, combined with St. John's wort and soapwort (Saponaria officinalis), has been found to inhibit the herpes simplex virus in the test tube.26 However, the effect of these herbs on cold sores has not been studied. Are there any side effects or interactions?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Chaparral should not be used internally for this purpose. Cat's claw (page 653) has been used traditionally for RA, but no human trials have investigated this practice. Meadowsweet (page 709) was used historically for a wide variety of conditions, including treating rheumatic complaints of the joints and muscles.103 In a preliminary trial, an extract of the Chinese herbal remedy Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F, in the amount of 360 to 570 mg per day for 16 weeks, produced improvement in symptoms and laboratory tests in eight of nine patients with rheumatoid arthritis." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Drink plenty of fresh water and herbal teas that have a bitter taste, such as chaparral. Essiac tea (8-herb formula) has shown some of the best results I have seen (see Product Information). Also 2-4 cups of Pau d' Arco (Lapacho) tea a day can help improve the Candida balance. The same applies to green tea and cranberry juice concentrate. The product Primal Defense has also proved beneficial for some Candida sufferers, but not for everyone. Apply the muscle test to all the foods and beverages you normally consume." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Chaparral does contain the chemical nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), which has antioxidant and antiseptic properties. NDGA has been used in the food industry as a preservative. Recently NDGA has been demonstrated to increase the average lifespan of female mosquitoes. Whether this has any application to humans is another question. One thing is for sure, we must keep mosquitoes away from chaparral! NDGA has been reported to produce lesions in the lymph nodes and kidneys of animals. chaparral itself may cause a contact dermatitis. That is, some people's skin may become inflamed if they touch it." - Sheldon Saul Hendler, The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Get the book.)

"These include but are not limited to chaparral (Larrea tridentata), Russian comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara), germander (Teucrium chamae-drys), jin bu huan, pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium, Hedeoma pulegoides), and petasites (Petasites japonicus). Clinical Management: Patients should be advised of the risk of hepatotoxicity associated with Kava. Patients should specifically avoid Kava while taking other drugs with hepatotoxic potential. For those patients who elect to use Kava despite this advice, liver function tests should be closely monitored." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

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