| Right there in the forests of South America is a herb | | | | chemicals are said to invigorate the immune system. |
| known for its many healing qualities, particularly its | | | | Too much Pau darco could lead to a weak immune |
| curative effects on cancer patients and other | | | | system. At present, scientists are still perplexed by |
| diseases. This herb is what we call Pau darco, derived | | | | the healing qualities of this herb. More research has |
| from the inner bark of the Taheebo tree, scientifically | | | | yet to be done about this. |
| known as Tabebuia Avellanedae or Tabebuia | | | | Pau darco has been found more effective that |
| Impetiginosa. It is said that the practice of using this | | | | pharmaceutical medication by many people. Not only |
| herb dates back to the time of the ancient Incas and | | | | does the herb have antifungal, antiprotozoal, |
| Aztecs, the first inhabitants of South America. No | | | | antibacterial and antiviral properties, it has also been a |
| wonder in South America alone, we also find | | | | cure for inflammations, skin injuries, psoriasis, and |
| accounts of Pau darco's healing wonders. | | | | even vaginal yeast infections. In some parts of South |
| There are many uses of Pau darco. Research has | | | | America, it is even used as a mouthwash, again, |
| been done in the 1960's and the 1970's on pau darco | | | | because of its antibacterial quality. |
| to verify the medicinal claims of this herb. Research, | | | | In taking the herb, take note of its side effects. |
| particularly that carried out by the U.S. National | | | | Heavy use of Pau darco may result in the loss of red |
| Cancer Institute proved that if not preventing or | | | | blood cells, thus, causing anemia. Anemia usually |
| delaying cancer, Pau darco, actually treats cancer in | | | | results in fatigue, cool, pale skin, an abnormal |
| very astounding ways. However, oral doses of the | | | | heartbeat and breathing patterns. Associated with |
| herb have to reach useful levels in the blood, | | | | lapachol, lesser side effects include dizziness, nausea, |
| therefore causing some side effects. That's why | | | | vomiting, and diarrhea. |
| dosages were stopped in some patients. | | | | What does this mean? Testimonies that seem to |
| In the abovementioned studies, lapachol, a chemical | | | | confirm the effectiveness of a herb should also be |
| element strongly present in Pau darco, is shown to | | | | taken together with the knowledge on how it will |
| be active against the malaria parasite. If you have a | | | | work in the body. For best results, always consult |
| compromised immune system, this herb may just be | | | | your doctor. |
| the right one for you. In controlled doses its active | | | | |