Pau D'Arco, Dried
(also referred to as...)
Lapacho Tree
Latin Name: Taheebo bark
Family: Bignoniaceae
Description
Pau d'arco is a tree that grows in Brazilian forests and in Argentina. Its healing power has been used by the Cavaway tribe to cure a number of different diseases. Today, the bark is a common sight in herbal stores as well as pharmacies throughout Brazil.
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.
Source
Bark.
Preparations
Infusion: Bring three teaspoons of herb and four and a half cups water to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes, cool, strain, and divide into three doses for the day.
Tincture: Take 20 to 30 drops of tincture three times daily.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
There are no known contraindications.
Ailment / Situation Listing
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