Pau d’arco
(Tabebuia spp.)
Also know as Ipe roxo, Taheebo
Botanical Information
A large tree in the bignonia family from South America from the Bignonia family with large two-lipped pink or yellow flowers. Widely planted as an ornamental tree.
Working with Pau d’arco
Part(s) Used
Bark
Herb Forms
Tincture, capsule, tea bag, bulk herb,
Affects
Pau d’arco is a South American herb renowned for its anti-fungal, anti-candida, and cancer-fighting properties. Its active ingredient, lapachol, has been shown to inhibit tumor growth. In studies the herb has been shown to have a moderate immune stimulating response. Pau d’arco is the inner bark of a tree from the Bignoniaceae family and contains quinones that are strongly antibacterial and anti-fungal.
Pau D’arco has a taste of ASTRINGENT, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
