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PAU D'ARCO
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Pau D'arco can be used
for protection against viral
infections, cold sores and
skin infections along with
more fatal concerns ... |
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PAU D'ARCO |
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This tropical
evergreen protects
against viral
infections |
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The Pau D’Arco tree
is a tropical
evergreen that grows
in Central America,
South America and
the Caribbean. The
medicinal effects of
Pau D’Arco are
attributed to
lapachol. Testing
by the US cancer
institute show that
lapachol can
prevent, delay and
treat cancer.
However lapachol may
be toxic in doses
that are needed to
have an anticancer
effect. |
Pau D’Arco
has also been found
to have antiviral
activity against
herpes, the virus
that causes cold
sores, and anti-protozoal
activity against malaria. Topically, Pau D’Arco tea can
be used to treat
bacterial and fungal
infections, insect
or snakebites, minor
skin injuries and
psoriasis.
Pau D’Arco’s most
medicinally
effective part is
the inner bark.
Unfortunately
harvesting the inner
bark often results
in the death of the
tree. Increased
demand for this tree
has made Pau D’Arco
an endangered species in
some South and Central
American countries.
You may want to inquire as
to the harvesting practices
the company that provides
the raw material for you.
Pau D’Arco
supplements are made
from a variety of
species in the genus
Tahebuia. Some
supplements are made
from the inner bark
while others are a
mixture of the bark
with other less
active plant parts.
Few Pau D’Arco
supplements are
standardized to the
lapachol content.
All of these factors
make it difficult to
use Pau D’Arco
safely. Due to the
toxicity of lapachol
internal use of Pau
D’Arco is best
undertaken with the
guidance of a health
professional. Pau
D’Arco is available
as dried bark, for
tea, and
encapsulated tree
parts. Tea is
traditionally used
for its medicinal
properties but very
few of the
medicinally active
components of Pau
D’Arco are
water-soluble.
Encapsulated dried
bark, that is
standardized, is the
best supplemental
form of Pau D’Arco.
Individuals with
active bleeding or
blood disorders
should not use pau
d’arco. Pau D’Arco
interacts with blood
thinners, aspirin
and any herbal
product that thins
the blood. Pau
D’Arco is not safe
for use in pregnant
and nursing women.
High doses of
lapachol can lead to
anemia, diarrhea,
dizziness, nausea
and vomiting. |
Pau D’Arco–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Inner bark. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Viral
infections,
cold sores,
malaria,
cancer, skin
infections. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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As
recommended
on product
label.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin C,
bioflavinoids,
echinacea,
licorice,
vitamin E,
selenium. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Individuals
with active
bleeding or
blood
disorders
should not
use pau
d’arco.
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Pau D’Arco
interacts
with blood
thinners,
aspirin and
any herbal
product that
thins the
blood.
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Pau D’Arco
is not safe
for use in
pregnant and
nursing
women.
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High doses
of Pau
D’Arco can
lead to
anemia,
diarrhea,
dizziness,
nausea and
vomiting. |
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2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
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