Traditional Uses: Used by Native Americans for cancer, arthritis, rheumatism, tuberculosis, colds, diarrhea, and skin disorders, as well as a “blood purifier” and weight loss aid.
Potential Benefits: The active compound NDGA shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and some anticancer activity in laboratory and animal studies, but these effects have not been proven in human clinical trials.
Warnings: Chaparral is LIKELY UNSAFE for internal use and can cause severe, potentially irreversible liver damage leading to cirrhosis or liver failure; avoid entirely during pregnancy/breastfeeding and if you have liver or kidney disease.
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