Chaparral: uses, side effects, interactions

Benefits

What are the chaparrals for?

Chaparral is a herbal plant. The leaves are commonly used as medicine, but there are serious concerns about their safety. Chaparrals are found in bushes or in deserts. Chaparral is commonly used for the following conditions:

• digestive problems including menstrual pain
• respiratory problems including colds and infections
• chronic skin disorders
• cancer
• arthritis, tuberculosis
• urinary tract infection
• sexually transmitted diseases
• the condition of the central nervous system
• chicken pox
• parasitic infection
• obesity
• snakebite

How does it work?

Chaparral is one herb that has not been further studied how this herbal supplement works. Please discuss with your herbalist or doctor for more information.

However, there are several studies showing that this herb is useful for hypoglycemic and anti-tumor action. The chemicals in chaparral work as antioxidants. Chaparral extract has multiple active ingredients, the most important of which is nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), which has potential antioxidant properties.

Dose

The information provided below is not a substitute for medical recommendations. Always consult your herbalist or doctor before taking this medicine.

What is the usual dose for chaparral for adults?

Because chaparral has been reported to be toxic at raw ingredient doses of 1.5 to 3.5 g daily, its use is strongly discouraged.

The dosage of this herbal supplement may be different for each patient. The dosage used depends on your age, health, and several other conditions. Herbal supplements are not always safe. Please discuss with your herbalist or doctor for the appropriate dosage.

In what forms is chaparral available?

These herbal supplements can be available in capsules, tablets, teas and solutions.

Side effects

What side effects can chaparral cause?

Chaparral is a plant that is not safe to use, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States which is the equivalent of the POM in Indonesia. There have been several reports of serious poisoning, acute hepatitis, and kidney and liver damage, including kidney and liver failure. Chaparral can also cause contact dermatitis.

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you are concerned about side effects, please consult your herbalist or doctor.

Security

What should I know before taking chaparral?

Store chaparral plants or herbal products away from moisture and sunlight. Watch for symptoms of chaparral poisoning (such as increased AST and ALT liver test results, pale stools, and pain in the right side of the body). If symptoms occur, the use of this herbal medicine must be stopped immediately.

Watch for symptoms of contact dermatitis. If this happens, the use of this herbal medicine must be stopped. The regulations governing the use of herbal supplements are less stringent than those of drugs. Further research is needed to determine its safety. Before using, make sure the benefits of using herbal supplements outweigh the risks. Consult an herbalist or doctor for more information.

How safe are chaparrals?

Avoid chaparral as this herb can cause serious liver damage. The FDA declares chaparral to be an unsafe herbal medicine. Do not give chaparral to children, pregnant women, or breastfeeding until more research is available.

Interaction

What kinds of interactions might occur when taking chaparral?

These herbal supplements can interfere with the drugs being used or worsen your symptoms. Consult your herbalist or doctor before using it. Chaparral can take effect with several drugs:

• Anticoagulants, antiplatelets, salicylates
• MAOIs
• Chaparral can increase ALT, AST, total bilirubin, and urine bilirubin.

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