Pau D'Arco Bark (Wild Harvested)
Bulk Herbs: Pau D'Arco Bark (Wild Harvested)
Tabebuia impetiginosa
Size: 1 oz package
Format: Cut
Plant Part: Bark
Farming: Wild Harvested
Also known as: abebuia impetiginosa, Tabgebuia avellanedae, Lapacho, and Taheebo
Origin: Brazil
Tabebuia impetiginosa is a towering deciduous tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. Pau d’arco is used for its inner bark, referred to as “taheebo” or “lapacho”. This tree bark has been used for thousands of years in the traditional healing practices of native tribes throughout these regions, including the Incas, who also made bows from the tree.
The pau d'arco tree is a large canopy tree that can reach 125 feet tall and has pink to violet flowers. Its history of use is thought to date back to the Incas, and several tribes have used it to make bows for centuries. Several native names, in fact, mean "bow stick" or "bow stem".
Active Compounds: naphthoquinones, specifically lapachol and β-lapachone, quercetin, anthraquinones, and tecomine. flavonoids, cyclopentene dialdehydes, benzoic acid derivatives, benzaldehyde derivatives, quinones, furanonaphthoquinones, naphthoquinones, iridoids, coumarins, flavonoids including quercetin, and anthraquinones
Actions: Antibacterial, Antiparasitic, Antiviral, Anticancer, Anti-inflammatory
Indications: Pau D'arco is traditionally used in herbal medicine for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, particularly to treat infections, combat Candida, and reduce inflammation. It is commonly prepared as a tea, decoction, or tincture, with active compounds like lapachol thought to be responsible for its medicinal effects.
Precautions: Do not take while pregnant, long-term use is not recommended. Pau d'arco bark interacts moderately with various medications, particularly blood thinners (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), increasing the risk of bleeding. It should be avoided by those on anticoagulants, NSAIDs, or with bleeding disorders, and discontinued two weeks before surgery. Avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or with liver/kidney issues.
Herbal Magick: Pau d'Arco is a sacred South American bark revered for its immense protective, resilient, and spiritually cleansing properties. Rooted in Amazonian tradition, it is used in magic to banish negative energy, enhance divination, strengthen intuition, and promote deep healing. It acts as a powerful energetic shield.
The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; it is for educational purposes only.