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Medicinal & Therapeutic Herbs
Handroanthus impetiginosus (Mart. ex DC.) Mattos (syn. Tabebuia avellanedae)
Also known as: lapacho, taheebo, pink trumpet tree bark. In Greek: Pau d’Arco φλοιός.
Pau d’Arco or Lapacho is the inner bark of South American Handroanthus trees. Indigenous traditions used the bitter decoction for infections, wounds, lupus, fever, dysentery, inflammation, pain, arthritis, prostate complaints, ulcers and tumours.
Last updated: October 2026
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Send a message(+30) 2610 221354Pau d’Arco or Lapacho is the inner bark of South American Handroanthus trees. Indigenous traditions used the bitter decoction for infections, wounds, lupus, fever, dysentery, inflammation, pain, arthritis, prostate complaints, ulcers and tumours.
Traditional practice describes the inner bark as antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, diaphoretic and tonic. Modern laboratory and preclinical studies of extracts, lapachol and beta-lapachone have shown antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiproliferative activity, including in cancer models.
Recorded uses of the herb include:
Traditional and commercial references also include the terms detoxification, immune support, weight loss, blood glucose and selenium, without presenting them as clinically established outcomes.
It has an earthy, bitter flavour and is used in small portions through the day. Quality depends on correct species identification and use of inner bark. Older sources mention external use, but no vaginal-douching instruction is given because a non-sterile decoction may irritate and disturb normal flora.
Add 2 teaspoons of bark to 1 litre of water. Simmer for 20 minutes, remove from the heat and leave covered for about 1 hour. Strain and divide into small portions through the day. This preparation concerns cut inner bark.
The quantities are indicative and are based on traditional use and published phytotherapy literature. For prolonged use or when taking medication, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Cinnamon or ginger can soften the flavour. Avoid combining it with ginkgo, garlic, willow or other herbs that may increase bleeding risk.
Earthy and bitter; divide the decoction into small daily servings.
The hard inner bark needs 20 minutes of gentle simmering.
Avoid it with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines because it affects clotting.
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