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HERB  ALLEY

Chaparral
Chaparral Leaf
(larrea tridenta)

COMMON NAMES:  Stinkweed, greasewood, creosote bush.
MEDICINAL PART:  Twigs and leaflets.
DESCRIPTION:  Chaparral is a woody, olive green or yellow shrub that dominates the Southwest’s arid landscape.  Chaparral grows to about 10 feet and resembles a dwarf oak.
PROPERTIES AND USES:  Chaparral is an astringent and is used externally for sores and wounds.  When combined with Red Clover it is used to rid the body of growths and tumors by purifying the blood.
 The southwest Indians rubbed Chaparral resin on burns.  They used Chaparral to treat colds, bronchitis, chicken pox, snakebite, and arthritis.  And they heated the tips of its twigs and applied the hot resin to painful teeth.  Chaparral mouthwash can reduce cavities and toothdecay.
PREPERATION AND DOSAGES:
Mouthwash:  Use 1 tbsp. dried herb per quart boiling water.  Steep 1 hour.  Gargle or drink 3 cups a day.
 
 

Herbally Yours  by  Penny C. Royal
The Healing Herbs  by  Michael Castleman