Juicing For Health - Pau D'Arco (Tabebula Heptaphylla)
Name
Pau D'Arco (Tabebula Heptaphylla) also known as lapacho and taheebo.
Parts Used
Inner Bark.
Information
Pau d'arco (Tabebuia Heptaphylla) is native to South America, where it has been used for thousand of years to treat a wide range of conditions.
The two active chemicals in pau d'arco are called naphthoquinones: lapachol and beta-lapachone. The chemicals have shown anti-cancer and anti-microbial(candida, parasites, bacteria and viral) effects in studies.
Traditionally Pau d'arco was used in the treatment of arthritis, allergies, bacterial infections, boils, cancer, candidiasis, cardiovascular problems, fever, dysentery, herpes simplex virus, inflammatory bowel disease, parasitic infections, prostatitis, smokers cough, ulcers, warts, viral infections.
Benefits
- Anti-Microbial
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Immune System
Pau d'arco is often recommended as a herbal anti-microbial for bacterial, fungal(candidiasis), parasitic and viral infections. Studies have shown that pau d'arco has anti-microbial properties against a wide range of bacteria, fungus, parasites and viruses.
Pau d'arco is thought to be an effective natural anti-inflammatory. Research has found that the inner bark of Pau D Arco herbs has lapachol, an effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent. Which is most likely why traditionally pau d'arco is recommended for a range of inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, prostatitis and ulcers.
Herbalists recommend pau d'arco for a wide variety of illnesses because they believe the supplement's antioxidant properties fight disease and the chemicals stimulate immune system defense cells. Studies have shown that pau d'arco stimulate macrophages, which fight disease and help to fortify immunity.
It has also been shown to improve haemoglobin production and red blood cell corpuscles.
Side Effects/Precautions
At recommended doses, side effects are uncommon but may include anemia, nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness.
Avoid pau d'arco if you have a blood clotting disorder, such as hemophilia, severe liver disease, von Willebrand's disease, or thrombocytopenia. High doses can cause uncontrolled bleeding and vomitting.
Pregnant and nursing woman should not use pau d'arco.
Buying Information
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