Buy Pau D'arco Bark: Detoxify Your Body

By Mike Hagler

We can be grateful to American Indians for a multitude of herbal and natural medicines. Pau d'arco has a been used as a medicine by the indigenous people of the rainforest.

The Pau d'arco tree is a broad-leaf evergreen that grows to a height of 125 feet and produces violet colored flowers which accounts for it's often being called the "trumpet tree". It grows well in Peru and Argentina high in the Andes. It can be found growing in the low-lying areas of Paraguay and Brazil.

It's use goes back in history to before the Incas. Pau d'arco tree was used to make hunting bows and as a medicine. It was observed by indigenous people that when the tree was alive and even after it was cut down, it never developed growth of mold, mildew, or fungi.

In the abovementioned studies, lapachol, a chemical element strongly present in Pau darco, is shown to be active against the malaria parasite. If you have a compromised immune system, this herb may just be the right one for you.

In controlled doses its active chemicals are said to invigorate the immune system. Too much Pau darco could lead to a weak immune system. At present, scientists are still perplexed by the healing qualities of this herb. More research has yet to be done about this.

Indigenous people of South America have used pau d'arco for treating malaria, anemia, colitis, respiratory problems, colds, cough, flu, fungal infections, fever, arthritis and rheumatism, poor circulation, skin irruptions and sexually transmitted disease.

In taking the herb, take note of its side effects. Heavy use of Pau darco may result in the loss of red blood cells, thus, causing anemia. Anemia usually results in fatigue, cool, pale skin, an abnormal heartbeat and breathing patterns. Associated with lapachol, lesser side effects include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What does this mean? Testimonies that seem to confirm the effectiveness of a herb should also be taken together with the knowledge on how it will work in the body. For best results, always consult your doctor. - 31816

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