Pau d'arco Herbal Remedies
Pau d'arco is a South American herb renowned for its anti-fungal, anti-candida, and cancer-fighting properties. Its active ingredient, lapachol, has been shown to inhibit tumor growth. In studies the herb has been shown to have a moderate immune stimulating response. Pau d'arco is the inner bark of a tree from the Bignoniaceae family and contains quinones that are strongly antibacterial and anti-fungal. Pau D'arco has a taste of ASTRINGENT, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.
Pau d'arco Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Pau d'arco Decoction | 1 cup 3 x daily |
| Pau d'arco Tincture | 1-3 droppersful 2-3 x daily |
Pau d'arco Reference Information
| Latin Name | Tabebuia spp. |
| Other Names | Ipe roxo, Taheebo |
| Part Used | Bark |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, capsule, tea bag, bulk herb, |
| Affects | Immune system, Integumentary system, Liver |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A large tree in the bignonia family from South America from the Bignonia family with large two-lipped pink or yellow flowers. Widely planted as an ornamental tree. |
Supporting Research
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.