Description

Pau D’arco Bark

About our pau d’arco bark

Native to the tropical climates of the Amazon rainforest of South and Central America, pau d’arco comes from the inner bark of the Taheebo tree, a large canopy tree that can grow up to 30m in height and 2m – 3m in trunk diameter. Used for thousands of years in South America, pau d’arco has traditionally been utilised to treat all manner of ailments including malaria, infections, the common cold and topically on skin conditions and insect bites.

Country of Origin: Peru
Botanical Name: Tabebuia impetiginosa

Pau d’arco is now prized for its anti-fungal properties, especially for treating cases of candida. Candida is a necessary yeast which sits within the intestinal tract, in small amounts it aids absorption but can easily get overgrown if the bodies PH levels become unbalanced, resulting in a number of possible symptoms. Pau d’arco is thought to be particularly effective at treating this condition because it contains the compounds lapachol and xyloidon which are said to inhibit candida growth.

Pau d’arco has also been praised for its anti-inflammatory effects, attributed to the presence of Nrf2, a protein which protects against oxidative stress caused by inflammation. Not only this, but pau d’arco contains a number of antioxidant compounds, including quercetin, flavonoids and carnosol that protect against free radicals and could slow down the ageing process.

Other great products that are good for their antifungal properties are oregano oil and black walnut hull tincture.

Suggested use:

Boil 1 teaspoon of pau d’arco bark in 1 cup of water for approx. 10 minutes, sieve and enjoy up to 3 times a day.

Allergen free from:
Peanut, Peanut Oil
Tree nuts
Sesame Seeds
Milk & Derivatives
Eggs
Fish
Shellfish
Soya
Wheat & Gluten
Sulfites
Other Known Allergens
Free from any GMO

The UK governments nutrition and health claim regulations are very strict, as a result, we can’t state the full benefits of this product on our site, therefore we encourage you to do your internet own research.