Pau d'Arco
Common Name: Pau d'Arco
Botanical Name: Tabebuia avellanedae
Growing Area: Central and South America
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General Info:
Pau d'Arco is a tall canopy tree from the vast rainforests of the Amazon, native to Brazil. It is grown mainly in Central and South America, but can also be found in other warm climates such as Mexico, Cuba, and Florida. The Pau d'Arco tree can grow up to 150 feet high with a trunk that is four to six feet in diameter, and in spring it bursts forth with brilliant blooms of pink, yellow, purple, white, or even blue.
The inner bark and heartwood of Pau d'Arco has long been used in the traditional medicines of the Indio tribes of South America, as well as by the ancient Incas and Aztecs. Pau d'Arco wood is also used widely in construction.
Nutrients & Applications:
Pau d'Arco has been the subject of numerous studies that show a great deal of promise for health and wellness. In several clinical studies, the active phytochemicals in Pau d'Arco have been found to contain promising properties to support the body’s ability to maintain normal levels of bacteria, fungi, and yeast. It may also be helpful for maintaining vaginal and joint health.
Some of the helpful constituents of Pau d'Arco are lapachol, glycosides, quercetin, and other flavonoids. Studies have indicated that the beneficial elements of Pau d'Arco work together in a complex manner to strengthen and support the body's natural defense systems.
Pau d'Arco's support of the immune system can be especially helpful during cold and flu season. In addition, it may help the body dislodge thick mucus and other contaminants from the lungs.*
