(Tabebuia heptaphylla) Also called Lapacho or Taheebo, Pau d'arco is an evergreen tree that is native to South America. Pau d'arco has a long and well-documented history of use by the indigenous people of the rainforest. Indications imply that its use may actually predate the Incas. Throughout South America, tribes living thousands of miles apart have employed it for the same medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Pau d'arco's inner bark is recorded to be used by forest inhabitants throughout the Amazon for malaria, anemia, colitis, respiratory problems, colds, cough, flu, fungal infections, fever, arthritis and rheumatism, snakebite, poor circulation, boils, syphilis, and cancer.

For tea: Put 1 tsp. of pau d'arco in 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Caffeine Free

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