Herbs & Supplements

Creosote bush Scientific Name: Chaparral Other Names: Greaswood, Hediondilla, Larrea divaricata, Larrea glutinosa, Larrea tridentata, Stinkweed Who is this for? Uses Note: The use of chaparral in any form is discouraged strongly. In 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to patients after several cases of liver damage or hepatitis were shown to have a direct association with taking oral forms of chaparral. Subsequently, at least two individuals who used chaparral required liver transplants. With guidance from the FDA, most manufacturers withdrew their chaparral products from the market voluntarily, but some products containing chaparral either alone or in combinations with other herbals are still available from other countries. When should I be careful taking it? >>

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