Buy Pau D’arco Bark: Natural Treatments
Pau d’arco comes from the bark of trees that grow in Brazil, Argentina and other tropical regions. Pau d’arco has been used for hundreds of years for its powerful antifungal and immune building properties. The trees withstand the growth of fungi, making it ideal for external and internal use.
The Pau d’arco tree is a broad-leaf evergreen that grows to a height of 125 feet and produces violet colored flowers which accounts for it’s often being called the “trumpet tree”. It grows well in Peru and Argentina high in the Andes. It can be found growing in the low-lying areas of Paraguay and Brazil.
It’s use goes back in history to before the Incas. Pau d’arco tree was used to make hunting bows and as a medicine. It was observed by indigenous people that when the tree was alive and even after it was cut down, it never developed growth of mold, mildew, or fungi.
The Guarani and Topi Indians refer to the tree as “tajy, which means “to have strength and vigor” i.e. good health. Tribal medicine people peeled off the tree’s bark in long strips. They then separated the inner and outer layers and used the inner bark to make healing teas.
In controlled doses its active chemicals are said to invigorate the immune system. Too much Pau darco could lead to a weak immune system. At present, scientists are still perplexed by the healing qualities of this herb. More research has yet to be done about this.
Pau darco has been found more effective that pharmaceutical medication by many people. Not only does the herb have antifungal, antiprotozoal, antibacterial and antiviral properties, it has also been a cure for inflammations, skin injuries, psoriasis, and even vaginal yeast infections. In some parts of South America, it is even used as a mouthwash, again, because of its antibacterial quality.
In taking the herb, take note of its side effects. Heavy use of Pau darco may result in the loss of red blood cells, thus, causing anemia. Anemia usually results in fatigue, cool, pale skin, an abnormal heartbeat and breathing patterns. Associated with lapachol, lesser side effects include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
It can however, be used along with other cancer treatments. Pau d’arco is given free by the Argentina government to cancer patients and also leukemia patients because of it’s blood purifying qualities and because it has been know to reduce pain caused by cancer and it’s treatment because of pau
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February 24 2010 04:07 am | Yoga