Pau D’Arco
Tabebuia impetiginosa
Pau D’Arco is commonly used as an anticancer and antifungal remedy. It may be helpful for fighting infections in the digestive tract, both bacterial and fungal. Its active constituents include lapachol and beta-lapachol, which have demonstrated potent antifungal properties in lab tests. It is an important, natural antibiotic for bacterial and viral infections, especially of the nose, mouth and throat. Pau D’Arco is considered helpful for chronic conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome. Pau D’Arco is also used for fungal conditions, including ringworm and thrush, and is considered especially useful for treating chronic candidiasis. Pau D’Arco reduces and relieves inflammatory problems, especially in the stomach and intestines. It is used to treat a wide range of other inflammatory conditions, including cystitis, inflammation of the cervix and prostatitis
