Pau D'Arco

Pau D’Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa)
Also known as: Taheebo, Lapacho
 
Origin: Brazil / Peru / South America
Description:
Pau D’Arco is the inner bark of the Tabebuia impetiginosa tree, a rainforest hardwood native to South America and revered in Amazonian herbal traditions. Used for centuries by Indigenous peoples for its cleansing and immune-supportive properties, this powerful botanical is best known for its deep, earthy flavor and broad-spectrum wellness benefits. The bark is carefully aged and dried to preserve its active compounds, including lapachol and beta-lapachone.
 
Key Benefits:
Immune Support: Traditionally used to strengthen the body’s natural defenses and fight off seasonal illness.
Antimicrobial & Antifungal: Contains compounds studied for their potential to inhibit yeast, bacteria, and fungi—especially Candida albicans.
Detoxification: Supports natural cleansing of the blood, liver, and lymphatic system.
 
Usage:
Herbal Tea: Steeped as a decoction (long-simmered tea) for immune and detox support.
Herbal Medicine: Often used in tinctures or capsules as part of broader wellness or cleansing protocols.
Topical Use: Occasionally used in poultices or skin rinses for minor fungal or bacterial concerns.
 
Origin Details:
Our Pau D’Arco bark is sustainably wild-harvested from mature Tabebuia trees in the rainforests of Brazil and Peru. Only the inner bark is collected—leaving the tree unharmed—to ensure ethical sourcing and ecological preservation. The bark is sun-dried and cut into small pieces, ready for decoction or herbal formulation.
 
 
Note: Pau D’Arco should be used with guidance from a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider, especially when taken for extended periods or with other medications.
 
 
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