As an official homeopathic drug in the United States and in Europe, dosages and applications vary.  Many documented Native American uses for treating arthritis, rheumatism and muscle diseases, made it worthy of adding to the lineup in the Pharmacopoeia of Homeopathic Substances.  In 1960, tests were carried out by Dr. Shut on the effectiveness of the herb in relieving muscle pain and polyarthritis. “The mother liquor for the homeopathic drugs is prepared from young branches and leaves of the plant using 65% v/v alcohol as the solvent. The drug is most often used at 1X (full strength) concentration in homeopathic preparations although concentrations ranging from 1X to 30c are recognized.”  With these successful trials, the homeopathic drug, Euretin, was introduced in the European markets targeting colds, influenza, migraines, neuralgia, osteoporosis, rheumatism, and sinusitis (Larreamed)

Dr. Christopher describes in his book, The School of Natural Healing, dosage amounts of the infusions as 1 teacupful (6-8 ounces) 3 times daily, or powered capsules at 2-3 grams (which is 4-6 #0 capsules at 500 mg each) 3 times daily.  The infusions are used externally in a sitz bath for piles and hemorrhoids, as a wash for skin sores and inflammations, bruises, cuts and minor wounds.  It is suggested also to drink the tea for three weeks, then switch over to the powdered capsules 500 mg 3 x daily.

Lalitha Thomas describes many, many unafraid uses of Chaparral.  She writes, “At first taste you will have no doubt … potent turpenes present … [which] have the mild but distinct flavor of turpentine.  These turpene resins have strong antiseptic qualities … powerful antibiotic action … expect many types of bacteria, germs, viruses, unhealthy microbes, … to be inhibited or killed by the actions of Chaparral.”  She believes that the herb has earned its reputation and concurs with previous historical uses as noted above, along with enhancing the immune system and cleansing the blood.  She alludes to using Chaparral in combination with demulcent herbs to enhance the cleaning properties (Thomas).