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Pau d'Arco Bark and Powder Profile Also known as- Tabebuia impetiginosa, Tabgebuia avellanedae, Lapacho, and Taheebo, Introduction One of the best known herbs from the Amazonian rainforest, pau d'arco is a key ingredient in the tribal medicine chest, used as whole herb to treat infections and cancer. Constituents Lapachol, lapachone, and isolapachone are the best studied chemical compounds in pau d'arco, although most herbal practitioners attribute the healing power of the herb to its tannins. Parts Used Inner bark. Typical Preparations Tea, tincture or encapsulation. Summary The scientific study of pau d'arco is still very preliminary. There is a great deal of practical evidence, however, that pau d'arco can be used with success to treat colds, flu, sore throat, and yeast infections, and there is laboratory evidence that the herb contains compounds that protect against tropical diseases, specifically malaria, schistosomiasis, and tropical fevers. The herb is added to ointments to treat psoriasis, and taken orally to relieve ulcers. Precautions Like cat's claw, pau d'arco tincture should be taken in water with a little lemon juice so tannins can be absorbed through the colon. Although some "scientifically" oriented natural health experts recommend taking pau d'arco in capsules for maximum absorption of the single chemical lapachone, most holistic herbal experts recommend taking a tincture in water and lemon juice for maximum absorption of the full range of healing compounds.   For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2008 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com