Guest guest Posted October 28, 2000 Report Share Posted October 28, 2000 Chapparrel, Creosote bush, Cresotum - Larrea tridentata Therapeutic Actions: * Antibacterial * Antifungal * Anti-inflammatory * Antineoplastic * Antioxidant * Decreases histamine and SRSA from lung tissue * Decreases prostaglandin and thrombaxane synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase * HETE and lukotriene synthesis are reduced by inhibition of lipoxygenase * Inhibits contractile response within lung parencyma Clinical Indications: * Otitis media * Rheumatoid arthritis * Any infectious or inflammatory process * Neoplasm * Skin lesions (use externally) * Upper respiratory infections * UTI Contraindications: * Pregnancy * Avoid long-term use due to alkaloid constituents and stimulating substances * Hepatotoxicity or liver damage Drug/Nutrient Interaction: * Limited data Chemical Constituents: * Alkaloids * Flavonoids * NDGA (Norhydroguiuratic acid) * Resins Toxicity: * Discontinue use if these symptoms appear: Dark urine Fatigue Fever Jaundice Nausea Yellow discoloration of the eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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