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Description
Sometimes called tabebuia, lapacho, or purple lapacho in other cultures, pau d'arco has been used for slowing and inhibiting the growth of cancers and tumors, as well as for skin diseases. The bitter, inner bark of the tree exhibits alterative, antifungal, hypotensive, antidiabetic, bitter tonic, digestive, antibacterial, and antitumor properties. The biochemical actions of this herb center mostly around a quinone called lapachol. Lapachol, and its derivatives, have shown in vitro effects against various cancers. It has also demonstrated protective antibacterial effects. Pau d'arco benefits the blood, liver, and lungs, predominantly, in the body.
Pau d'arco is the name of a tree found growing in the forests of Brazil. Lapacho is a name given to the same tree, which some believe to grow in more abundance and potency, in Argentina.
History records its use by the Calaway tribe, descendants of the Incas, for the treatment of cancer and a wide range of other diseases. Its healing power was brought to the attention of the scientific cornmunity by Dr. Theodore Meyer and Prats Ruiz of Argentina. According to Dr. Paulo Martin, a medical researcher for the Brazilian government, "Dr. Meyer learned of purple lapacho from the Callaway, using it on his patients and reporting complete cures for five leukemia victims."
In 1960, its use was taken up by the Municipal Hospital of Santo André where medical doctors used a brew of the bark on terminal cancer patients. They reported that within thirty days of treatment using this herb, most patients no longer exhibited pain and many found their tumors also gone or greatly diminished.
Reportedly since that time the bark has routinely been used at the Municipal Hospital of Santo André to treat leukemia as well as many other diseases suspected to be caused by viruses. Both herb stores and regular pharmacies in Brazil now sell this bark.
Lapacho seems to first eliminate the pain caused by the disease and then multiply the numbers of red corpuscles. Thus the range of its curative action is phenomenal. It is good for ulcers, diabetes, rheumatism, osteomyelitis, leukemia, various cancers, ringworm, bronchitis and other respiratory problems, gonorrhea, hemorrhages, cystitis, colitis, gastritis, Parkinson's disease, arteriosclerosis, Hodgkin's disease, lupus, polyps, prostatitis, leucorrhea, inflammations of the genital urinary tract and anemia.
Both Drs. James Duke of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Norman Farnsworth of the University of Illinois agree that lapacho contains active substances found to be effective against cancers.
The quality of the bark can influence its effectiveness. The most potent part of the tree is the inner bark, which must be aged after harvesting to maximize its effectiveness. Many companies, however, try to sell the outer bark or harvest it from immature trees.
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brent - May 13, 2006, 11:15
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Can this product have any unwanted side-effects please? It has been recommended to me as treatment for Thrush. I have a very delicate digestive system and I take diazepam. Would you think it appropriate to take it? Thank you.
ZooScape Moderator - May 15, 2006, 13:10
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Pau D'Arco Bark is not recommended for women who are pregnant or lactating and should not be used in combination with anti-coagulant drugs, without seeking professional medical advice. Large single dosages of Pau D’Arco may cause gastrointestinal upset and/or nausea. Do not use in high doses unless under the advice of a qualified health practitioner and the dosage should be reduced if nausea occurs.
Pau d'arco is an excellent anti-yeast herb. There are no known negative drug interactions, however, I would suggest that you speak with your physician prior to beginning any herbal course of treatment. He or she will have the most knowledge regarding your personal medical history and will be able to make the best decision for your optimal health!
Some other herbal products to consider for treating candida (thrush) would be garlic, echinacea and wild yam.
Directions
Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.
Cautions
May cause nausea.
Do not use in combination with anti-coagulant drugs, without seeking professional medical advice.
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