Chaparral
Larrea tridentata (De Candolie) Corille (Fam Zygophyllaceae)
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Chaparral also popular as creosote bush, is a strongly scented olive green bush. It grows from California to Texas and Mexico.
Chaparral has been employed in the cure of bronchitis, common colds and in rheumatism. It is an effective antioxidant because of the presence of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA). This compound is also used as preservative for animal fats. Yet studies revealed that NDGT produced cyst and kidney damage in rodents.
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