Pau d’arco enhances the immune system

Botanical Name: Tabebuia avellanedae/Tabebuia impetiginosa

Common Names: ipê-cavatã, ipê-comum, ipê-reto, ipê-rosa, ipê-roxo-damata

Origin: Brazil

Form: Powder

Pau d'arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) is a rainforest tree native to Central and South America. The inner bark of this tree has been used for centuries to treat ulcers, diabetes, rheumatism and ringworm. Pau d'arco is often used during cold and flu season to boost the immune system, and is also used to treat smoker's cough. Some studies have shown that Pau d'arco has anti-cancer properties.

Pau d'arco is a key ingredient in the body detox herbal blend Elimin-8 and Shaman's Tea.

Ingredients

Pau d’arco

Instructions for use

Use 2-5g (1-2 teaspoons) per serve. Brew in a pot of boiled water, or add straight to the cup, for ten minutes, strain and pour. Add sweetener as needed.

Further Information

·       http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabebuia_avellanadae  

·       http://www.rain-tree.com/paudarco.htm