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Pau D'Arco - Pau D Arco effectively treats infections, arthritis and even complications of AIDS
Although it has been used for centuries, its fame only began in the 1960s. Dr. Theodore Meyer learned of the use of pau d'arco (pronounced powdy arco) by natives of the tropical Amazon rainforest. They had used the inner bark of this hardwood tree as medicine. Dr. Meyer followed their example and claimed that he had successfully cured five advanced cases of leukemia. The herb suddenly became famous! However, a decade later, the National Cancer Institute determined that the required amount of the cancer-curing drug in the herb would have too many dangerous side effects. As a result, the “miracle drug” lost its prestige. Despite this negative...
Pau D'Arco - Pau D Arco effectively treats infections, arthritis and even complications of AIDS
Although it has been used for centuries, its fame only began in the 1960s. Dr. Theodore Meyer learned of the use of pau d'arco (pronounced powdy arco) by natives of the tropical Amazon rainforest. They had used the inner bark of this hardwood tree as medicine. Dr. Meyer followed their example and claimed that he had successfully cured five advanced cases of leukemia. The herb suddenly became famous! However, a decade later, the National Cancer Institute determined that the required amount of the cancer-curing drug in the herb would have too many dangerous side effects. As a result, the “miracle drug” lost its prestige.
Despite this negative report, pau d'arco has since been used successfully to treat fever, arthritis, infections, malaria, skin problems, cancer, and even complications of AIDS. There are two reasons for the discrepancy between research and reality.
First, the research isolated the chemical lapachol in the herb, which they believed cured the cancer. Since then, researchers in Pau d'arco have isolated over 20 active chemicals. Some believe that it is a combination of several or all of these that makes it effective. Second, using the whole herb has been shown not to produce the side effects that extracted lapachol does.
Pau d'arco has effectively treated malaria, yeast infections, tuberculosis, strep throat and dysentery. Taken in small doses increases immune system activity and in large doses some immune reactions such as inflammation are suppressed. Its anti-inflammatory properties have shown pau d'arco promise as a treatment for arthritis, allergies, ulcers, skin problems, and other similar conditions. Add diabetes, flu, lupus, parasites, and skin diseases to this list, and it's easy to see why it was once touted as a "miracle cure."
This herb is available at health food stores in capsules, tinctures, and dried bark. The recommended dosage is one to two capsules or one to two droppers of the tincture one to four times daily, depending on the condition and patient.
Tea can be made from the bark by adding one tablespoon of bark to three cups of water. The tea should be boiled in a non-aluminum pot for twenty minutes or more. For acute illnesses, a cup of tea can be taken three to four times a day. For other conditions, half a cup three or four times daily is recommended. This herbal tea has a cool, bitter taste.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use this herb until it has been adequately researched. It has been shown to have blood-thinning effects in some people and can cause anemia with prolonged use. Possible side effects from taking too much pau d'arco include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and stomach cramps. Another precaution consumers should take is to ensure that the product they are purchasing is made by a reputable manufacturer. Some tested have very few active ingredients. Pau d'arco, imported from Argentina, is generally considered to be the highest quality bark.
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