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The history of chaparral dates back to ancient Indian times when medicine men administered chaparral tea brewed from the leaves of the desert creosote bush. The Shoshone Indians used chaparral tea as a cold remedy, a diuretic and a venereal aid. The Papago Indians used chaparral both internally and externally. It was considered a universal remedy for stiff joints, festering sores, poisonous bites and menstrual cramps. The dried and powdered leaves were used on a newborn infant's navel to promote healing and a tea of the leaves was applied externally to the mother's breasts to stimulate the flow of milk. The Pima Indians relied on chaparral when they needed an emetic to cleanse the stomach. The resourceful Pima sometimes heated creosote bush branch tips to obtain healing sap which they dropped into the cavity of an aching tooth. The Coahuilla Indians called chaparral a-tu-kul and drank chaparral tea for bowel complaints and consumption. They also gave it to horses suffering from distemper and colds. It is interesting to note that the scope of native pathology consisted of bowel and stomach complaints, coughs, colds, milk fevers, sore eyes (from fire smoke), sprains, muscle soreness, injury and occasional rheumatism. After white contact which included white man's trading items of sugar and alcohol, measles, whooping cough, smallpox, venereal disease and tuberculosis were introduced. Chaparral was an official medicament in the United States Pharmacopoeia from 1842 through 1942 and was listed as an expectorant and pulmonary antiseptic. Before my mother knew about other herbs for healing, our family used chaparral as a cure-all for whatever ailed us. The alkalinizing, cleansing action of chaparral could always be counted on to do the job of affecting a cure since most of our illnesses were caused from excess toxicity accumulating in our bodies. The most dramatic cure was when my mother developed a polyp in her uterus which was the size of a small lemon and the doctors who diagnosed her condition recommended a hysterectomy. She politely declined and began drinking chaparral tea and taking chaparral capsules in earnest. A couple months later when she returned to the same doctors for a pap smear and diagnosis, they were sure they must have made some mistake since there was not a trace of the original tumor and her pap smear came back totally normal. We have since shared the value of using chaparral with other women with tumors or cysts in their reproductive organs. All the women that have used chaparral on a daily basis for several weeks report back that their tumor/cyst has disappeared and are ever so grateful for learning about this wonderful plant. Chaparral is best known today as an anti-cancer agent. There are countless testimonies of people who have used this herb successfully to rid their bodies of melanomas, tumors, and most forms of cancer. Jason Winters Tea, a popular cancer remedy, contains chaparral as its number one ingredient. Winters claims that he cured his cancer using his proprietary formula of three herbs. I have often referred to chaparral as an internal detergent. I tell people: “So you bathe everyday but never think about giving the inside of your body a bath? If you do not do regular detoxing and internal cleansing, you are welcoming health problems into your life.” So how does chaparral work to reduce and eliminate malignant tumors and other complaints? The following is paraphrased from Dr. Kelly's book, One Answer to Cancer: As a blood purifier, chaparral cleanses deep into the tissues and assists the body in eliminating toxic debris. In our modern society our pancreas, liver and other tissues and organs are so congested with poisons from pharmaceutical medications, sprays, metallic poisons and other pollutants that our organs cannot carry on normal activity. This serves as an antagonist to the enzyme, mineral and vitamin metabolism in our bodies. In cancer specifically, the pancreatic enzymes are locked with the antagonists and are rendered totally ineffective. By chelating these antagonists (with chaparral) from the pancreatic enzymes, we find that the person's own cancer defenses take over and destroy the malignant tumor. It has also been found that chaparral works well in chelating the toxins and drug residues out of those who have been drug addicts. Fifteen years ago I was in Tempe, Arizona, working at Gentle Strength Food Co-op in the herb section. Many people came to our department for various ailments. Although we were not supposed to diagnose and prescribe, I couldn't help sharing with people the power of the creosote bush that was native to the area. One man in his late 20s wanted something that would help his complexion. I suggested that he take six chaparral capsules a day for a week and then take ten capsules a day after that, spread out in doses of three times a day. He came back after a couple weeks elated with the results. His complexion had improved dramatically. But the most significant change for him was his steady weight loss and increased energy level. He began sharing chaparral with all his family members and his mother, who had suffered from arthritis, was also deriving tremendous relief by taking chaparral capsules daily. He came in every couple weeks for more and more chaparral capsules to share with his friends and others who crossed his path. Another woman came in who was suffering terribly from poison ivy. I suggested she make a poultice with chaparral leaves and leave it on overnight. She, too, came by to thank me since the itchy rash was completely gone when she removed the poultice in the morning. Naturopath Eileen Marsh gave the following testimony: “I started taking two tablets of chaparral with each meal and in six weeks I noticed a marvelous sense of well being. I also noticed a little 'crick' noise I had heard in my knee when I went upstairs had vanished. So then I decided to take four with each meal and see the effect, for I always believe in being my own guinea pig. After five days I noticed that a warty cyst on my skin had completely flattened. I had been trying for at least a year to get rid of it. Now I know that it helps arthritis and has an effect on 'lumps' and bumps. “I then experimented with taking five with each meal. This made me feel wonderful. It made me have four to five bowel movements a day, so although it is not a laxative, it helps the bowel. I have a cancer patient who is taking 24 tablets a day, six with each meal and six just before retiring. It has already reduced the swollen look of his face and enables him to pull his ear now without pain, all in one week, so it does have a beneficial effect.” Before trying this yourself, you need to know that chaparral is the most powerful detoxifier I know of. Most people experience their skin breaking out in pimples or rashes when taking it the first few days. Start out slow and increase your water intake. A dear friend of mine who had terrible body odor and admitted to having taken LSD regularly over the course of a year in his youth, took a concentrated blood purifier whose main ingredient was chaparral. He experienced hallucinating at the job site and luckily trusted my explanation of chaparral's properties and continued to take the product. The first week of consumption is often an unpleasant experience as one can go through a period of headaches and low energy as the toxins surface. However, the end results are definitely worth the temporary, initial discomfort. I, personally, have known when chaparral needs to be incorporated into my daily regimen. After experiencing a lot of stress coupled with chemtrails, I knew I was due for several weeks of daily chaparral ingestion. Most of us do not do anything until crisis hits and it hit me in the form of hayfever. I immediately began to make up chaparral and cayenne capsules and am gratefully experiencing the benefits. Chaparral is very inexpensive and can be purchased in many forms at your local health food store. Through my many years of using and recommending this herb, I have found no adverse side effects. The FDA attempted to take it off the market in the early 1990s claiming that it caused damage to the liver. It has since been vindicated enough to be available today. The pharmaceutical industry has long been envious of products that grow wild in your own yard since they cannot patent them. As long as natural, inexpensive remedies in the form of herbs or weeds are growing around us, we need to learn how to utilize them. We encourage you to make chaparral a key ingredient in your own personal pharmacy. From the August, 2000 Idaho Observer: The Idaho Observer PO Box 457 Spirit Lake, Idaho 83869 (208) 255-2307 observer@dmi.net http://www.proliberty.com/observer |
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| Chaparral (Creosote Bush) Chaparral is a dwarf tree or shrub generally growing 4 - 12 feet in height. It thrives in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico region. The resin on the leaves is a natural creosote, which is why this bush is also called the creosote bush. The turpenes have properties similar to turpentine, which gives it a strong taste and smell. Many refer to Chaparral as "Nature's Detergent" due to the foamy residue produced from the saponins when the leaves are shaken in water. It is known as a "cure-all" having medicinal properties that assist in the overall well-being of the body and in the healing of a variety of maladies. Chaparral boosts the immune system and helps keep the body in an alkaline state that allows it to naturally fight against infection, microbic invaders and many forms of dis-ease. It is generally used as a tea that allows it to begin working as soon as it is ingested. If one does not like the taste or gets stomach upset from the tea, it can be encapsulated in powder form. Read more about this wonderful gift from nature to discover ways to boost your immune system, purify your blood, prevent a host of maladies and for assistance in recovering from a wide range of dis-eases. Let Nature be your Ally, Natur-ally. |
after it blossoms in the springtime. You may also use the flowers and fuzzy seed pods, as long as there is a higher proportion of leaves used. The small stems can also be included to make tea. Collect by breaking off the ends of a branch, generally a foot in length. STORING CHAPARRAL If you wish to save chaparral for future use, gather the woody ends of several branches. Tie them together with string or rubber bands and hang upside to dry. When the moisture is gone from the leaves, they can be stored in glass jars or pulverized into powder before storing. The powder can then be packed into capsules or saved to make tea and tinctures.
United States. For those unable to collect locally, chaparral can readily be obtained at most natural health food stores. One online place to purchase is through Reevis Mountain School of Self-Reliance at: http://reevismountain.org Their products can be purchased locally ( Sedona, Arizona region) at Mt. Hope, New Frontiers and Healthy Thymes. Currently, (September, 2009) the Reevis online store sells chaparral for $2.00 US per ounce. |
internally, as well as externally. It has a unique taste which may need to be acquired. If the tea tastes too strong, then dilute it. Drinking 1-3 glasses a day will assist the body in maintaining a balanced pH. When the body's pH level remains in an alkaline state, many diseases, including cancer cannot take root. CHAPARRAL TEA: Place about half a cup of Chaparral leaves (this can include blossoms and stem pieces) in a quart jar. Fill the jar with room temperature water. Cover and let sit on counter overnight. You can do this any night, but there seems to be a more energetic charge to the tea when set outside or on a window sill during the full moon. Each time you pour off some of the tea, replenish with the same amount of fresh water. We strain the tea as we pour it into a cup with a small sieve, then place the leaves back in the jar. If kept refrigerated, the tea should last about 21 days before it loses potency and starts to get funky. *** Boiling water damages the essential nutrients in chaparral. Hot water makes the tea very strong with an oily residue (turpenes) floating on the top. Drain this off before drinking or dilute to taste. Chaparral is an excellent detoxifier and if ingested when very strong it can create temporary unpleasant side effects.
Like any new substance, start slow and pay attention to any possible side effects. |
CHAPARRAL SKIN LOTION The largest organ of the human body is the skin. Anything you place on your skin including lotions, sunscreen, insect repellent, soap and perfume is readily absorbed by the body. Read labels carefully before applying anything to your skin. If it is not favorable to human consumption, it should not be placed on the skin. Have you considered the possibility that the rise of skin cancer may be attributed to toxic sunscreens and lotions? This the basic recipe Ditoh uses to make Chappy Lotion.
2 ounces olive oil 2 ounces almond oil 2 ounces grapeseed oil 1 ounce castor oil 1 level tablespoon beeswax granules In a pan, slowly warm the oils to 140 - 150° Fahrenheit, allowing the beeswax to melt. (We strongly suggest not using a microwave for any product that will be ingested by humans, animals or plants. Check out research on the effects of microwaving food and water!) At the same time, in a separate pan, heat the following ingredients: 2 ounces Chaparral tea, previously prepared (make a strong batch) 1 ounce seawater or sea salt saline solution 20 drops magnesium chloride oil A pinch of borax When the ingredients in both pans are about the same temperature, slowly stir the contents of the 2nd pan into the oil mixture, while briskly mixing the combined ingredients with a whisk. Using a funnel, pour the lotion into plastic or glass heat resistant bottles. Add 6 drops of rosemary or your favorite essential oil and seal. Fill a tub or sink full of cool water. Set the bottles into the water, gently rolling the bottles keeping the oils from separating during the cooling process. Keep refrigerated. Shake well before using. Makes 10 ounces of Chappy Lotion. |
In 1992, the FDA issued a warning regarding the use of chaparral tablets and capsules saying it was possibly linked to five cases of hepatitis (liver inflammation). Other organizations including the World Health Organization(WHO), the National Cancer Institute and researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have determined there are no hepatotoxicity (toxic to the liver) properties in Chaparral. In 2005, Health Canada (The Canadian equivalent to the FDA in the United States) warned consumers to not ingest any products that contained Chaparral and banned importation of the herb after receiving ONE report of acute hepatitis associated with chaparral ingestion. Given the widespread use of chaparral and its documented historical use by indigenous tribes for centuries, it appears to be quite safe. Chaparral sensitivity symptoms include, nausea, vomiting, dark urine and/or abdominal pain. If your eyes or skin become jaundiced (turn yellow), stop using chaparral immediately, this is a sign of liver toxicity. We encourage you to do your own research and make educated choices regarding your health care. Choose doctors knowledgeable in the use of herbs and nutrition and those who will take time to answer your questions
Like any herb or substance you ingest, use with caution. Every body is unique; it is not uncommon for some people to be sensitivite to a substance that is highly energizing to others. Stressors such as anxiety, medications, sleep deprivation, acidic pH, toxic overload from foods and environmental contamination, weakened immune system and dis-ease all can contribute to adverse reactions when ingesting any substance, including native plants. Be wise, use your intuition and observation skills to note if any substance or combination is affecting you adversely. |
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF CHAPARRAL Site collection will make a difference in the chemical makeup of any particular plant. Below is an excerpt from the following website: http://www.herballegacy.com/Farwell_Chemical.html Chaparral contains a sizable amount each of gums, resins, esters, acids, alcohol, sterol, sucrose, and volatile oils, and the New Mexico Agricultural Experimental Station claims that Chaparral contains nearly as much protein as alfalfa, along with an abundance of sodium and potassium. The Herb Shop in Springville, Utah analyzed a specimen of Chaparral and the chemical contents included: Also included in the chemical make-up were tannic acid, gallic acid, pyrogallic acid, tricosanone, 2,methyl, and 1,4naphthoquinone. Chaparral also contains Nordihydroguiaretic acid (NDGA) which is known to be a cancer and tumor inhibitor. |
> 12.2% Protein > 3.1% Fat > 21.6% Fiber
> 3.8% Ash > 27.2% Carbohydrate > .37% Calcium
> .62% Phosphorus > .49% Potassium > .12% Sodium
> .08% Chlorine > .11% Magnesium > .0007% Iron
> 12. mg/lb Manganese > 2. mg/lb Copper > .81% Resins
> 6.8% NDGA > .37% Volatile oils
> 3.8% Ash > 27.2% Carbohydrate > .37% Calcium
> .62% Phosphorus > .49% Potassium > .12% Sodium
> .08% Chlorine > .11% Magnesium > .0007% Iron
> 12. mg/lb Manganese > 2. mg/lb Copper > .81% Resins
> 6.8% NDGA > .37% Volatile oils
Various maladies that can be assisted with the use of Chaparral |
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