Description
Product Description:
Pau d’arco is a type of tree that grows predominantly in the rainforests of Latin America and Brazil. Several species of pau d’arco trees exist in the region, the most common of which is tabebuia avellanedae.
It is also known as lapacho, and can reach a height of more than 100 feet, with extremely hard wood and distinct, pink-purplish flowers. The inner bark of the tree is used in herbal remedies.
Traditionally, pau d’arco has been used to treat conditions ranging from arthritis and inflammation to ulcers, skin lesions, and some types of cancer. The two primary active ingredients in pau d’arco are lapachol and beta-lapachone; laboratory studies have shown that these chemicals exhibit anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Pau d’arco is also used to treat some wounds and infections.
Powdered pau d’arco bark can be found at many herbal shops and markets, and is sold in capsules and tablets. Tinctures and extracts of pau d’arco are also available.
