chaparral, an herbal product harvested from a shrub found in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. ▪ INDICATIONS: Use of this herb is not recommended because it is potentially toxic to the liver and kidneys. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use it during pregnancy and lactation or in children until more research is completed. Persons with liver or renal disease should also avoid its use. The American Herbal Product Association has recommended that companies not sell chaparral products until the hepatoxicity question has been clarified, but it is still readily available.
