Pau d’arco is an herb found in the rainforests of the Amazon and in South and Latin America. Pau d’arco bark has been used by indigenous Latin populations for centuries to address a spectrum of health problems and today its strong resistance to harmful organisms is still appreciated. Pau d’arco is commonly used to support indications of allergies, liver problems, and candida and yeast infections.1) Cancer~In a report published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, scientists reviewed the available research on pau d’arco and found that the herb may offer anti-cancer benefits. For example, laboratory studies indicate that beta-lapachone (a compound found in pau d’arco) may help induce apoptosis: a type of programmed cell death essential for stopping the proliferation of cancer cells. Until the anti-cancer effects of pau d’arco are explored in larger studies, however, pau d’arco cannot be recommended in treatment or prevention of cancer.
2) Inflammation~Pau d’arco may also help fight inflammation, according to a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2008. In tests on mice, the study’s authors determined that pau d’arco may suppress the production of pro-inflammatory substances known as prostaglandins. Although the study’s authors conclude that pau d’arco extract could potentially aid in the treatment of inflammation-related conditions like arthritis and atherosclerosis, it’s important to note that there is currently a lack of clinical trials testing the use of pau d’arco for these conditions.3) Fungal Infections ~ For a 2001 report published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, researchers analyzed the antifungal activity of 14 types of Paraguayan plants commonly used in traditional medicine. Their findings revealed that — along with Paraguayan starbur, palo blanco, and corrida yerba de guava — pau d’arco had the highest activity against fungi and yeasts.
Uses for Pau D’Arco ~ In alternative medicine, pau d’arco extract is typically touted as a natural remedy for the following health problems:arthritis~ asthma~bronchitis ~colds ~ diabetes~ heart disease~ hemorrhoids~high blood pressure~ inflammation~ lupus ~ pain ~ Parkinson’s disease ~ psoriasis ~ yeast infections…Much, much more.
In addition, some proponents claim that pau d’arco can prevent and treat certain types of cancer, improve digestive health, boost the immune system, and promote detox.
How Does Pau D’Arco Work?
Pau d’arco contains compounds called quinoids, benzenoids, and flavonoids which have shown biological activity against harmful organisms. Additionally, a significant amount of pau d’arco’s benefits stem from its lapachol content.Studies have been done on this.
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