Pau d'arco/ipe roxo, c/sScientific Name: Tabebuia impestiginosa AKA: Lapacho Parts Used: Bark Active Compounds:carnosal, indoles, coenzyme Q, alkaloids, quinones, bioflavonoids, lapechnole Background: Paul D'Arco, also known as lapacho, is used throughout South America. Research has shown that it may have an anticancer effect and can be used to treat cancer and leukemia. Pau D'Arco is also used as an anti-inflammatory herb. In addition to these important medicinal uses, Pau D'Arco is also used as a tonic drug by many because it does so many good things for the body. Applications:Tonic/Antitumor/Anti-inflammatory/Antibiotic/Antifungal/Immune stimulant/Cleanse Pau D'Arco is used as a tonic herb and anti-cancer treatment. Tonic: Many Native American peoples use pau d'arco as a tonic and cure-all herb. It treats everything from dysentery to fever. It can also be used to treat snakebites, and skin wounds. Inflammations: Pau d'arco can be used to treat digestive inflammation, cystitis, prostatitis, and cervical inflammation. Cancer: Brazilian research has shown that pau d'arco can be used to treat cancer and, specifically, leukemia. Infections: Pau d'arco may be used to treat viral and bacterial infections. It's particularly useful for infections of the upper respiratory system and gut. Description: Dosage: As an ointment, apply to wounds. As a tincture, take 2 ml with water 3 times daily. As a decoction, take 2 cup 3 times daily for yeast infection. Safety: More Bulk Herbs and Spices Information: Hawthorn Berry
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