{"product_id":"chaparral-herb-c-s","title":"Chaparral Powder","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOther Names: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCreosote Bush, Créosotier, Greasewood, Hediondilla, Jarilla, Larrea divaricata, Larrea tridentata, Larreastat, Larrea mexicana, Zygophyllum tridentatum\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaparral is a plant. The leaf is used to make medicine, but there are serious safety concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada have advised consumers against using products containing chaparral due to safety concerns. Despite warnings, chaparral is still available in the U.S. Chaparral is not permitted by Health Canada because it is not an authorized natural health product. Chaparral is sometimes an ingredient in diluted homeopathic preparations. The safety concerns do no generally apply to homeopathic preparations containing chaparral due to the extreme dilutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin: Mexico\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeneficial Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chaparral is used for digestion problems including cramps and gas; respiratory tract conditions including colds and infections; and ongoing chronic skin disorders. It is also used for cancer, arthritis, tuberculosis, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, central nervous system conditions, chickenpox, parasite infections, obesity, and snakebite pain. Some people use chaparral for detoxification, or as a tonic or “blood purifier.” Arthritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancer   Sexually transmitted diseases.  Tuberculosis Colds Skin conditions Stomach problems (cramps, gas) Weight loss  Urinary and respiratory infections Chickenpox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaparral is UNSAFE. There are several reports of serious poisoning, acute hepatitis, and kidney and liver damage, including kidney and liver failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaparral can cause side effects including stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, fever, and liver and kidney damage. Putting chaparral on the skin can cause skin reactions including rash and itching. Special Precautions \u0026amp; Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Chaparral is UNSAFE. It can cause serious liver and kidney problems. Don’t use products containing chaparral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiver disease: Chaparral might make liver disease worse. Don’t use it. Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs) interacts with CHAPARRAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaparral might harm the liver. Taking chaparral along with medication that might also harm the liver can increase the risk of liver damage. Do not take chaparral if you are taking a medication that can harm the liver.\u003cbr\u003e Some medications that can harm the liver include acetaminophen (Tylenol and others), amiodarone (Cordarone), carbamazepine (Tegretol), isoniazid (INH), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), methyldopa (Aldomet), fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), erythromycin (Erythrocin, Ilosone, others), phenytoin (Dilantin), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Hills Natural Foods","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":39322502103209,"sku":"BH-23","price":4.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":39322502135977,"sku":"BH-23","price":17.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":39322502168745,"sku":"BH-23","price":69.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/6381\/6105\/products\/CHAPARRAL-1.png?v=1614413739","url":"https:\/\/green-hills-natural-foods.myshopify.com\/products\/chaparral-herb-c-s","provider":"Green Hills Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}