Dried Chaparral Leaf
Chaparral, also known as
Creosote Bush is a very unusual flowering evergreen shrub native to the deserts of the Southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.
This plant possess a very unique quality, which was an important native American herb for centuries. The
Chaparral plant produces a sap that prevents competing species from growing near it. The
Chaparral plant is virtually immortal; although its branches eventually die off, the crown of the bush literally clones itself! There is said to be one
Larrea tridentata growing in western San Bernardino County, California that appears to be over 11,000 years old!!
Dried Chaparral Leaf is most commonly used for its detoxifying properties. A gentle tea made from this leaf can help when having a bad reaction to some food, or to speed recovery after over-indulging in alcohol. Urban myth also says it is used to hasten the elimination of LSD from the body.
Chaparral Leaf is a herb also has anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, and tonic characteristics. Its powerful properties as an antioxidant make it useful in treating infections in the intestinal and urinary tracts, and helps to treat diarrhea caused by pathogenic bacteria. Its expectorant properties making it a useful treatment for several respiratory problems such as the common cold.
American Indians once made a tea from this leaf to treat arthritis, respiratory problems, and even cancer.
As with any herb or supplement, a physician should be consulted prior to use.
Also available:
Dried Red Clover
