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Medicinal & Therapeutic Herbs
Pau d'arco (Taheebo) bark powder 100 g
Tabebuia avellanedae (syn. Handroanthus impetiginosus)
Also known as: Pau d'arco, Lapacho, Taheebo, Aztec tea, ipe roxo, iperoxo.
Pau d'arco is the inner bark of a tropical tree of Central and South America, known in Brazil as pau d'arco and taheebo. Indigenous peoples of the Amazon have used it as a beverage for centuries. It is of interest to those seeking support with fungal overgrowth, inflammation and joint pain.
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Last updated: October 2026
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Bank | IBAN | Account No. |
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Send a message(+30) 2610 221354What it is
Pau d'arco is the inner bark of a tropical tree of Central and South America, known in Brazil as pau d'arco and taheebo. Indigenous peoples of the Amazon have used it as a beverage for centuries. It is of interest to those seeking support with fungal overgrowth, inflammation and joint pain. There are nearly a hundred species in the genus, but only a few yield bark of high phytochemical quality, which is why identification by experienced harvesters is decisive. Records of medicinal use of the tea go back to 1873.
Key properties
The bark is characterised as antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant, with additional diuretic and tonic action. This character rests on naphthoquinones, chiefly lapachol and beta-lapachone, together with quinoids, benzenoids, flavonoids and selenium.
At a preclinical level the bark has been studied for inhibitory activity against viruses and against methicillin-resistant staphylococcal strains, for gastric ulcer healing in laboratory animals, and for inhibition of pancreatic lipase, the enzyme that digests dietary fat.
Uses
Who it is for
The bark is traditionally associated with candida and fungal overgrowth, arthritis and joint pain, prostate inflammation, fever, dysentery, ulcers and skin wounds. There is also recorded interest in detoxification, weight management and immune support.
How it is commonly used
In Amazonian tradition the bark is simmered and sipped in small portions through the day. The same decoction is also used externally, as a wash for irritated skin. In powder form it is appreciated in wellness routines focused on gut microbial balance, joint comfort and antioxidant status. The taste is woody and slightly astringent.
The main benefits attributed to it
- Rich in lapachol and other antioxidants. The bark contains quinoids, benzenoids and flavonoids, compounds that have shown biological activity against harmful organisms.
- Pain relief. Research links the tea with reduced pain in patients with serious conditions, and with relief from arthritic pain.
- Action against Candida. Candidiasis is a common yeast infection linked to problems ranging from sore throat to serious stomach complaints.
- Reduced inflammation. The bark increased expression of Nrf2 target genes in the gut — a protein that regulates the antioxidant proteins protecting against oxidative damage from injury and inflammation.
- Support for ulcers. Bark extract accelerated healing of gastric ulcers in rats, increasing mucus content and cell proliferation.
- Antiviral and antifungal properties. In vitro and in vivo studies recorded inhibition of several viruses, including herpes, poliomyelitis, vesicular stomatitis, avian myeloblastosis, leukaemia and rous sarcoma virus.
- Detoxification. The tea is traditionally associated with detoxifying the blood vessels, lymphatic system, cells, tissues and organs.
- Weight management. Animal studies show the extract inhibits pancreatic lipase, the enzyme that digests and absorbs dietary fat; blocking it results in fewer absorbable calories.
- Rich in selenium. An antioxidant that removes the free radicals which damage cells.
- Beta-lapachone has been the subject of preclinical oncology research, with cytotoxic, antimetastatic and anti-invasive activity recorded in experimental models.
Preparation and dosage
Bark decoction
Two teaspoons of bark in four cups of simmering water. Simmer for 20 minutes, remove from heat and leave to stand for at least one hour. Strain and drink in small portions through the day. The same decoction, cooled, is used externally as a skin wash.
Quantities are indicative, based on traditional use and published herbal literature. For prolonged use or if you are on medication, consult a health professional.
Precautions
The bark is generally considered safe at the quantities above. High doses cause nausea, diarrhoea and dizziness, so always start with a small amount. It delays blood clotting: contraindicated in bleeding disorders and with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, and discontinued at least two weeks before scheduled surgery. Avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Not intended for vaginal douching. It does not replace antimicrobial or other medical treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How is pau d'arco bark tea prepared?
Two teaspoons in four cups of water, simmered for 20 minutes and left to stand for at least an hour before straining. Sip in small portions through the day. The long simmer matters because the bark naphthoquinones dissolve poorly in water.
What is the difference between the powder and the decoction?
The powder is taken whole, so it also delivers the insoluble fibre of the bark. The decoction delivers only what extracts into water, is gentler on the stomach and can also be used externally.
Why does the tree species matter?
Of the nearly hundred species in the genus, only a few yield bark rich in naphthoquinones. Correct identification requires experienced harvesters and determines the quality of the bark.
Indicative bibliography:
- Induction of apoptosis by beta-lapachone in human prostate cancer cells
- Cancer therapy with beta-lapachone
- Antiulcer effect of bark extract of Tabebuia avellanedae: activation of cell proliferation in gastric mucosa during the healing process
- Synthesis of β-Lapachone, a Potential Anticancer Agent from the Lapacho Tree
- Growth inhibition of estrogen receptor positive human breast cancer cells by Taheebo from the inner bark of Tabebuia avellandae tree
- Lapachol and its derivatives as potential drugs for cancer treatment
- Growth inhibitory efficacy and anti-aromatase activity of Tabebuia avellanedae in a model for post-menopausal Luminal A breast cancer
- Synthesis and evaluation of bioactive naphthoquinones from the Brazilian medicinal plant, Tabebuia avellanedae
- β-Lapachone activity in synergy with conventional antimicrobials against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains
- Tabebuia avellanedae naphthoquinones: activity against methicillin-resistant staphylococcal strains, cytotoxic activity and in vivo dermal irritability analysis
- Antinociceptive and antiedematogenic properties and acute toxicity of Tabebuia avellanedae Lor. ex Griseb. inner bark aqueous extract
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in animal models of an ethanolic extract of Taheebo, the inner bark of Tabebuia avellanedae
- Anti-inflammatory constituents from Tabebuia avellanedae
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