Discover A Natural Antibiotic

Pau D’Arco, also known as Lapacho, is native to the Amazon rainforest, the bark of the Pau D’Arco tree has been used in traditional medicine by indigenous people for centuries. Traditionally, the bark of this tree was used to reduce inflammation, ease arthritic pain, and clear up infections. It has also been used as a dye for textiles. Indigenous tribes have been using this herb to treat a variety of ailments such as malaria, anemia, colitis, respiratory illness, coughs, colds, yeast and fungal infections, fever, arthritis, circulatory problems, skin issues, etc. Many studies have shown its amazing health benefits and it may be the answer to antibiotic resistance. Pau D’Arco processes many medicinal properties including antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-parasitic properties. Pau D' Arco is rich in certain compounds such as flavonoids, benzenoids, minerals, and antioxidants, especially its high content of quinoids, such as anthraquinones, furanonaphthoquinones, lapachones, and naphthoquinones. These specific compounds are responsible for the numerous health benefits of the plant. Clinical studies suggest that pau d’arco’s main active compounds, lapachol and β-lapachone, are responsible for the bark’s anti-cancer activities. 

Here are some amazing health benefits of Pau D’Arco.

• Supports a healthy microbial balance.
• Reduces inflammation and relieves arthritic pain.
• Fights against fungal infections such as candida.
• Boosts immunity and prevents cancers.
• Detoxifies the body and promotes weight loss.

The easiest way to take Pau d’Arco is in a tea. They are widely available in health stores and online. However, the active compounds in Pau D’Arco may be less bioavailable when made into a tea because they do not disperse well in water. Here are a few ways to enjoy this medicinal herb.

• Tea: Add 2 teaspoons of bark to 4 cups of boiling water. Allow to steep for 20 minutes, then leave it to cool down. When it is cool, strain the tea and drink it in small amounts throughout the day. You can also use the liquid to cleanse the skin or as a vaginal flush for candida or yeast infections.
• Spray: Pau D’Arco is also available as an oral spray in the mouth. It is believed to have excellent uptake this way. 

Precautions: Pregnant or breastfeeding women are not advised to take Pau D’Arco. Those who have blood thinning issues or preparing for surgical procedures are also not recommended to take Pau d’Arco because it is known to thin the blood. 

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