PAU D'ARCO

Pau d'arco - (Tabebuia Avellanedae) or (Tabebuia Impetiginosa)
 
OTHER KNOWN NAMES: Ipe roxo, Lapacho, Taheebo
 
Pau d'arco (Tabebuia Avellanedae) is an herbal supplement derived from the inner bark of the tropical trees that grow in the Amazon Rainforest of Central and South America. In herbal medicine, the extracts of the bark have long been used in traditional medicine for its wide range of healing properties. It is used as a blood alternative to support a normal inflammatory response in the body and topically for skin conditions as well as promoting a naturally healthy microbial balance of the intestinal tract. Modern research has focused on a group of alkaloid constituents referred to collectively as Lapachols. Surely, the tannin content and entire activity of the bark contributes to the activity.
HEALTH BENEFITS: - PAIN- ARTHRITIS- INFLAMMATION- FEVER- DYSENTERY- BOILS- ULCERS
ENERGETICS: - Yeast- fungal infections- A blood thinner- Anti-Inflammatory- May aid in weight reduction- Anti-candida (yeast)- Anti-cancer- Antioxidant/Antiviral- Antimicrobial- Immune stimulant- Diuretic- Bitter
USES: Dietary supplement, Infections, joint pain, arthritis, inflammation of prostate gland, diabetes, headache, stomach inflammation (gastritis), ulcers, liver ailments, hernias, asthma, bronchitis, fever, dysentery, boils, and wounds.
SUGGESTED USE: Traditionally, 1-2 ml of tincture (1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons) 3 times a daily in water or juice.
A LITTLE HISTORY:
Pau d'arco is sometimes called "Purple Trumpet Tree," "Taheebo," or "Lapaco." It is widely distributed in South America and the Amazon Rainforest and is notably used by indigenous tribes in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It is a very large tree and can grow up to 125 feet high. Traditional use dates to historical records of the Incas as used to make Bow's. It has been used as a traditional medicine by every native population that trees grow for a wide variety of health concerns. In folk medicine, pau d'arco is used to treat a wide range of medical disorders, including anemia, asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, eczema, enlarged prostate, influenza, intestinal worms, sexually transmitted infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and even cancer. The evidence supporting these claims is generally lacking. There is some evidence that Pau d'arco can aid in the treatment of certain conditions.