Suggestions for Preparing Chaparral TeaPlace 1 tsp. - 1 tbs. of Chaparral leaf in a glass container, cover with 16 oz of very hot but not boiling water, allow to steep overnight. In the morning, strain. Drink 8 oz in the AM and 8 oz. in the PM. Do not add sweeteners to Chaparral, the bitterness activates the liver. Lemon juice may be added. This is a very powerful herb in taste and function. If you are sensitive to taste you may want to start with a pinch and work your way up.
You must drink plenty of water when drinking Chaparral it is very cleansing to the kidneys. Suggested water intake is 1/2 oz. per lb. of body weight. For example if you weigh 200 lbs. you should consume 100 oz. of water daily.
Chaparral is known for retracing. At times in your life when you accumulate toxins you may be under stress, so as the toxins are eliminated you may experience associated emotions coming up. Some people feel weepy or have short bursts of anger that seems to come from nowhere and others experience nothing at all.
It is suggested you follow this cleanse for 21 days.