Herbs - Pau D'Arco - Ailments / Situations Where Used

In the last 40 years, this plant has received ample attention in the scientific community and has been used on many cancer patients in both Brazil and Argentina with high success rates. It commonly used in Paraguay and Bolivia too.

Pau d'arco contains lapachol and derivatives that have been shown to be very effective against several different cancers. It helps inhibit the growth of tumours and contains very strong anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. Pau d'arco helps alleviate the pain caused by many illnesses and increases the number of red corpuscles. The plant has an excellent immune enhancing effect on the body. It has a wonderful reputation in treating Candida albicans and works on many illnesses caused by either a fungal or viral infection.

Pau d'arco is effective against ulcers, diabetes, rheumatism, leukemia, various cancers, ringworm, bronchitis, respiratory ailments, haemorrhages, diarrhea, boils, dysentery, fever, snake bites, and any inflammation of the genito-urinary tract. These are just some of the ailments that this plant can work against. For a more thorough investigation or exploration into this plant, My Best Remedies' resident herbalist recommends looking into one of the several books available about this wonderfully healing plant.