Pau d' arco



tabebuia avellanedae
tabebuia impetiginosa
Bignoniaceae
catalpa family

Side-Effects

Main Uses:
for Candida, yeast, and other fungal infections
(taken internally and used as a douche or topically).

for leukemia and cancer for colds, flu, and other
upper-respiratory bacterial and viral infections

for sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis, gonorrhea, etc.)

for psoriasis and dermatitis

Internally, it is a blood purifier and alterative that is used
to strengthen the immune system and for systemic
yeast infections like Candida albicans.

Pau d'arco can be used to prevent problems
from developing or used to correct chronic health imbalances.

Use one ounce of Pau d'arco per day made
into a quart of strong tea
(simmer the herb for 20 minutes to make the tea).
Continue for at least a month.

Try diluting it when you water your plants
to help keep them healthy.

Externally, it is used as a poultice for skin diseases including;
eczema
psoriasis
fungal infections
hemorrhoids
skin cancers

Main Preparation Method: tincture or decoction

Traditional Preparation: One-half to one cup
bark and/or heartwood decoction taken orally 2-4 times daily.
(Do not prepare an infusion/tea
for this plant-it will not be as effective.)
This decoction also is employed traditionally
as a douche for yeast infections
(use once daily for three consecutive days) and is used
topically on the skin for skin fungi
(such as nail fungus and athlete's foot).


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