The pau d’ arco tree is a native to tropical South America. It is the reddish bark of this tree known for it therapeutic benefits. The dried inner bark of Pau d’Arco can be used as a tea. The active ingredients in the bark is mainly lapachol, quercetin and other flavonoids.
Effective for:
- Anti bacterial
- Anti cancer
- Anti fungal
- Anti inflammatory
- Anti parasitic
- Anti viral
Supplements:
Pau d’arco is sold as tablets, dried bark tea and tincture. The chemical that give pau d’arco its medicinal effect do not dissolve well in water.
Recommended Dose:
The appropriate dose of pau d’arco depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions
Side effects and precautions:
- Large doses of pau d’arco can be toxic. The risk of side effects seems to be greater when the dose of lapachol is more than 1.5 g per day.
- Do not give pau d’arco to infants or children.
- Pregnant and nursing women should not take pau d’arco.
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