22) Pau D'Arco
This Brazilian herb, also known as LaPacho, has a long history of use in traditional cultures.
Today, Pau D'Arco is used to support cellular health and stimulate the body's natural defense system. Pau D'Arco has been the subject of numerous scientific studies, and continues to gain popularity among herbalists and researchers around the world.
Official Latin Name: Tabebuia avellinada
From the Brazilian jungles, it is known as LAPACHO and others call it TAHEEBO. It is an effective anti-fungal with significant anti-viral action. In South America several studies show it is effective in treating cancer patients.
Pau D'Arco supports:
- blood purifier
- eczema
- dermatitis
- psoriasis
- blood building
- aiding pernicious anemia and leukemia
- helps the immune system
- fights flu, herpes and hepatitis
- help with diabetes by assisting other herbs in lowering dependence on insulin injections
- reduces pain caused by disease
- protect the liver when there is blood and skin cancer
- reducing the side effects of antibiotics
- arthritis
- Candida Albicans
- immune booster
- prostate problems
Pau D'Arco is also known by the names Bow Wood, Taheebo, and LaPacho. Pau D'Arco is native to South America, and comes from the bark of trees that grow in Brazil, Argentina and other tropical regions. Various related species of Pau D'Arco trees grow in the rain forests throughout Latin America. These trees grows upwards of 100 feet, with a trunk circumference exceeding 4 feet.
Native peoples have reportedly used Pau D'Arco bark to treat cancer, lupus, infectious diseases, wounds, and many other health conditions.
Caribbean folk healers use the leaf of this tree, in addition to the bark, for the treatment of backache, toothache, sexually transmitted diseases, and as an aphrodisiac. Pau D'Arco has powerful anti-fungal and immune building properties.
Pau D'Arco is a rich source of iron, which contributes to the elimination of wastes from the body and the assimilation of nutrients.
Primary chemical constituents of this plant include:
- napthaquinones (lapachol)
- flavonoids, carnosol
- lapachenole
- indoles
- alkaloids (tecomine)
- coenzyme Q-10
- steroidal saponins
- barium
- iodine
Lapachol and beta-lapachone are the two primary active compounds in Pau D'Arco. According to laboratory tests, both have anti-fungal properties as potent or more so than ketaconazole, a commonly prescribed anti-fungal drug.
The powdered herb has been used successfully to treat immune deficiency disorders, cardiovascular problems, and may be used to reduce blood pressure.
Pau D'Arco is also considered a good blood cleanser and detoxifier. It may be used safely to treat all types of infections, stimulate urine flow, reduce fevers, and aid digestion.
Pau D'Arco contains properties that are beneficial in relieving inflammation and pain related to bowel problems, ulcers, arthritis and rheumatism.
Externally, Pau D'Arco has been used to treat of a variety of inflammatory skin problems & infections, including fungal infections, hemorrhoids, eczema and wounds.
Pau D'Arco bark is also known to help lower blood sugar levels, and acts as a mild laxative. It is used as a support drug for lung, prostate and colon cancer, and also believed to increase red blood cell production.
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