What Is Lapacho - Pau D’arco

Pau d’arco is an evergreen tree that has rose-colored flowers. There are nearly 100 species of pau d’arco, but only a few yield high-quality material; plus, it takes extremely skilled gatherers to know what species are the most effective.

The medicinal part of the tree is the bark, specifically the inner lining of the bark, called the phloem (pronounced floam). Unfortunately, many companies use the whole bark, containing the dead wood too, and this naturally dilutes the activity of the material.

Scientists have identified two active chemicals in pau d’arco called naphthoquinones; they are lapachol and beta-lapachone. These chemicals have the power to kill bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. They have also shown anti-inflammatory properties, which are important in treating health conditions such as osteoarthritis.This herbal tea does not contain caffeine, and it is rich in essential vitamins and minerals that help maintain health and vitality. Lapacho tea, for example, contains iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iodine, boron and barium.

Health benefits of lapacho tea:

- It works as a natural antibiotic.

- It has anti-aging effect. Trials show definite inhibition of free radicals by lapacho constituents. Free radicals are even heavily implicated in    the normal aging process. Reversing their action has become big business in world health circles.

- It boosts the immune system and reduces the chances of contracting a medical condition due to its rather potent antimicrobial effects.

- It increases blood and bone marrow health. Increased red blood cell production would improve the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.    This, in turn, could have important implications for the health of tissues throughout the body.

- It reduces the symptoms of the flu, colds, fevers, burns, respiratory distress, skin irritation, yeast infections, bone     infections, dysentery and other infectious diseases.

- It reduces pain, inflammation and other symptoms of arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory effects.

- It has laxative effect. Regular use of lapacho will maintain regularity of bowel movements. Users of lapacho universally report a pleasant     and moderate loosening of the bowels that leads to greater regularity without any unpleasant side-effects such as diarrhoea.

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How to prepare lapacho tea

One teaspoon per cup

There are a number of unique ways to brew lapacho tea. Every region in each country has its own recipe for lapacho tea. The basic recipe for this tea that provides so many health benefits requires two teaspoons of lapacho tree bark for every litre of water. Infuse the tree bark into the boiling water and keep it on a low heat for five to ten minutes. Allow the tea to set for 20 to 30 minutes after removing it from the heat so that it will infuse fully. Keep the tea in your refrigerator after making it. Lapacho tea will stay fresh and retain its health benefits for a few days.