| Family:
Bignoniaceae
Genus: Tabebuia
Species: impetiginosa
Synonyms: Tabebuia avellanedae, T. ipe,
T. nicaraguensis, T. schunkeuigoi, T. serratifolia, T. altissima, T. palmeri, Gelseminum
avellanedae, Handroanthus avellanedae, H. impetiginosus, Tecoma adenophylla, Tecoma
avellanedae, Tecoma eximia, Tecoma impetiginosa, Tecoma integra, Tecoma ipe
Common Names: Pau d’arco, ipê, ipê
roxo, lapacho, tahuari, taheebo, trumpet tree, ipê-contra-sarna, tabebuia ipê, tajy
Part Used: Bark, wood
Scientists around the world have documented the active properties of Pau
d'arco.* This rainforest tree goes by several names including Taheebo, Lapacho and Tahuari
Direct from the Brazilian Amazon, Raintree Nutrition's Pau d'arco Concentrated
Extract uses new and proprietary extraction methods to concentrate and preserve the active
ingredients found in this amazing rainforest tree. The main active chemicals in Pau d'arco
require heat and alcohol to extract them as they are not very water soluable. Raintree's
extract is rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals which occur naturally in this
plant because we employ the best methods required based upon this plant's individual
phytochemistry with heat and alcohol.
Main
Preparation Method: tincture or decoction
Main Actions (in order):
anticandidal, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, anticancerous
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
Properties/Actions Documented by Research:
analgesic (pain-reliever), antibacterial, anticancerous, anticandidal, antifungal,
anti-inflammatory, antileukemic, antimalarial, antiparasitic, antitumorous, antiviral,
insecticidal
Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:
anti-allergy, antiulcerous , anticoagulant (blood thinner), antidysenteric, antioxidant,
anti-rheumatic, antivenin, astringent, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the
heart), hepatotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the liver), immunostimulant, laxative
Cautions: In excessive amounts, it may cause
gastrointestinal upset or nausea.
SUGGESTED
USE: 2 -3 ML 3 Times Daily.
The statements contained herein have not
been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information contained in this
plant database file is intended for education, entertainment and information purposes
only. This information is not intended to be used to diagnose, prescribe or replace proper
medical care. The plant described herein is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose,
mitigate or prevent any disease.
|