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Although NGDA is a food preservative approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration removed it from the list of substances generally regarded as safe in 1968 because experimental animals fed large amounts for long periods developed kidney and lymph-system problems. No human kidney or lymphatic disease has ever been documented in chaparral users, but to be prudent. those with kidney and lymph conditions should not use this herb.
For otherwise healthy non-pregnant, non-nursing adults who do not have kidney or lymph-system conditions, chaparral is considered safe in amounts typically recommended.
Chaparral should be used in medicinal amounts only in consultation with your doctor. If urinary difficulties or swollen glands develop, stop using it, and consult a doctor for possible kidney or lymphatic problems. If chaparral causes minor discomforts, such as stomach upset or diarrhea, use less or stop using it. Let your doctor know if you experience any unpleasant effects or if the symptoms for which the herb is being used do not improve significantly in two weeks.
Flourishes in the Southwest
Chaparral is not a garden herb. It’s a woody, olive green or yellow shrub that dominates the Southwest’s arid landscape. Chaparral grows to about 10 feet and resembles a dwarf oak.