Chaparral Leaf
Larria mexicana
Considered to be a blood-purifier. The Native American Indians considered it a panacea. Cleansing to the lower bowel and beneficial to the lymphatics and to the urethral tract via toning the systems and rebuilding the tissues. In addition, at the Brooks hospital in Boston, a team of scientists found that the antioxidant nature of NDGA (nordihydroquaiaretic acid), the primary constituent of chaparral, significantly inhibited the formation of dental cavities.
Action -
Alterative - Depurative - Astringent - Diuretic - .
Use For -
Cleansing -
Blood -
Antioxidant -
Teeth
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