- Region
- North America
- Origin
- North America, South America
- Traditions
- Western herbal medicine
North America · Herb · № 579
Larrea divaricata
Herb · North America
Chaparral
Larrea divaricata
Traditionally attributed effects: astringent, stimulating, cleansing, diuretic; detoxifies the liver and body, anti-inflammatory, for arthritis, strengthens bladder and kidneys, externally for haemorrhoids, boils, bedsores and bruises.
Safety notes
Creosote bush (chaparral) has been linked to severe liver damage. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Not with liver disease. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Western herbalism: Not with liver disease. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
Preparation
Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
Use in traditions
Described in Western herbal medicine.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Western herbalism
Attributed effects
Astringent, stimulating, cleansing, diuretic; detoxifies the liver and body, anti-inflammatory, for arthritis, strengthens bladder and kidneys, externally for haemorrhoids, boils, bedsores and bruises.
Preparation and amount
Traditionally used forms: tea, tincture, compress, sitz bath.
Caution: Not with liver disease. Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)TinctureCompress, poultice and pasteSteam and bath