Chaparral (Larrea Tridentata Coville)

 

Other Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Other Contra-Indications

 

Class Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

We have incomplete side-effect data.

Please note, this herb is HIGHLY TOXIC, and has been reported to cause severe and permanent liver disease which can be fatal.

Recommendation: Strongly against (Existing evidence shows that Chaparral is not an effective treatment for dyspepsia. In addition, this herb is highly toxic and potentially life threatening.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea) [1, 2, 3]:

Please note, this herb is HIGHLY TOXIC, and has been reported to cause severe and permanent liver disease which can be fatal.

Recommendation: Strongly against (Existing evidence shows that Chaparral is not an effective treatment for period pain. In addition, this herb is highly toxic and potentially life threatening.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Back Pain [1, 2, 3]:

Please note, this herb is HIGHLY TOXIC, and has been reported to cause severe and permanent liver disease which can be fatal.

Recommendation: Strongly against (Existing evidence shows that Chaparral is not an effective treatment for back pain. In addition, this herb is highly toxic and potentially life threatening.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Complex Regional Pain Syndrome [1, 2, 3]:

Please note, this herb is HIGHLY TOXIC, and has been reported to cause severe and permanent liver disease which can be fatal.

Recommendation: Strongly against (Existing evidence shows that Chaparral is not an effective treatment for pain. In addition, this herb is highly toxic and potentially life threatening.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Pain Disorder [1, 2, 3]:

Please note, this herb is HIGHLY TOXIC, and has been reported to cause severe and permanent liver disease which can be fatal.

Recommendation: Strongly against (Existing evidence shows that Chaparral is not an effective treatment for pain. In addition, this herb is highly toxic and potentially life threatening.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Pain (Acute) [1, 2, 3]:

Please note, this herb is HIGHLY TOXIC, and has been reported to cause severe and permanent liver disease which can be fatal.

Recommendation: Strongly against (Existing evidence shows that Chaparral is not an effective treatment for pain. In addition, this herb is highly toxic and potentially life threatening.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Pain (Chronic)[1, 2, 3]:

Please note, this herb is HIGHLY TOXIC, and has been reported to cause severe and permanent liver disease which can be fatal.

Recommendation: Strongly against (Existing evidence shows that Chaparral is not an effective treatment for pain. In addition, this herb is highly toxic and potentially life threatening.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


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References:
1. Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West, Gregory L. Tilford, ISBN 0-87842-359-1
2. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2005/2005_135-eng.php
3. http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine/HerbsVitaminsandMinerals/chaparral

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