- Put 2 teaspoons of Ancient Purity Pau d'Arco Bark into 4 cups of boiling water.
- Let the bark sit in the boiling water for 20 minutes.
- Remove heat and let the bark cool for at least 1 hour.
- Strain the water.
- Drink tea in small portions throughout the day, or use tea water for external use and vaginal flush.
- You can also talk to your healthcare practitioner regarding use the correct amount of Pau d’Arco. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
- Take a one-week break after 7 days of use.
WARNING: Because Pau d'Arco can slow blood clotting, it should not be used with anticoagulants like Coumadin (warfarin) or antiplatelet drugs like Plavix (clopidogrel). The same may apply to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), and Voltaren (diclofenac) in which the combined use may lead to gastric bleeding and stomach ulcers.
Pregnancy/Nursing: Due to lack of research, Pau d'Arco should not be used in children, pregnant women, or nursing mothers. To avoid interactions or unforeseen side effects, always advise your doctor about any herbal supplement or traditional medication you are taking.
NOTE: Ancient Purity Pau d'Arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) is native to South America, where it has been used to treat a wide range of conditions, including aches, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), fever, dysentery, ulcers, boils as well as several severe health issues. Pau d'Arco tea has the power to help in the healing of infections and skin wounds. It is commonly used to alleviate redness and swelling due to skin irritations and infections. This is due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Pau d'Arco Lowdown
Pau d'Arco is a type of tree native to South America that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The inner bark of the tree contains compounds that have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, and it is commonly used to treat a variety of health issues, including infections, digestive problems, and cancer. Pau d'Arco is available in various forms including tea, capsules, tinctures, and creams.
Spiced Pau d’Arco Apple Tea
Ingredients
- 600ml clear apple juice.
- 2 star anise.
- 1 cardamom pod (Crushed.)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder.
- 2 tablespoons Ancient Purity Pau d'Arco Inner Bark.
Preparation
- Pour the apple juice and add the whole spices to a saucepan.
- Simmer on a low heat while stirring for 10-15 minutes.
- Taste test to see if it's spiced enough for you.
- Pour through a tea strainer or filter teapot.
- Sip & enjoy!
Pau d'Arco is an ancient herb with many documented health benefits. This special tea beverage is an invigorating tonic for well-being, so why not spice it up (literally, with cinnamon) to enjoy it as a woody, earthy and liver cleansing hot juice tea. Drink warm for best taste and effects!
Pau d'Arco Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2.5 tablespoons Ancient Purity Raw Cacao Powder.
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne.
- ½ teaspoon ancient Purity Turmeric Powder.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla.
- ¼ cup coconut milk.
- 1.5 cups Ancient Purity Pau d’Arco.
- 2 teaspoons Longan Fruit Honey. (Available @Ancient Purity)
Preparation
- Boil filtered water and brew 1 cup of Ancient Purity's Pau d'Arco Inner Bark.
- In a large mug add Raw Cacao Powder, cayenne, and turmeric, whisking together until combined.
- Add coconut milk and vanilla and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Pour in Pau d'Arco tea and stir together.
- Sweeten with Longan Honey. (Vegans can use maple syrup)
This hot chocolate is perfect for people fighting off a candida infection as it contains the anti-fungal Pau d'Arco, capryllic acid from the coconut milk, and infection fighting herbs such as turmeric and cayenne.
TIP: Drink this hot beverage using the cool authentic Bombilla Hot Drink Straw.
Q: What is Pau d'Arco Tea good for?
A: Recent pharmacologic studies have uncovered the anti-tumor agent lapachol, as well as the anti-candidas agent xylidione, and the consistent effects of both have gathered the interest of the global pharmacological community. The normal preparation is a small amount of scraped bark prepared as a normal tea. The taste is reported to be heady and pleasant.
Q: Does Pau d Arco help with inflammation?
A: It's Anti-Inflammatory Research shows that Pau d'Arco inhibits the release of specific chemicals that trigger an inflammatory response in the body. A 2012 study showed that the herb blocked inflammatory pain by 30–50% compared to a placebo.
Q: Can Pau d'Arco help with weight-loss?
A: Pau d'Arco may aid weight-loss. Studies in mice demonstrate that Pau d'Arco extract inhibits pancreatic lipase, an enzyme that helps your body digest and absorb dietary fat. Blocking it reduces fat digestion resulting in fewer absorbable calories.
180g (6.35 oz.) Dried Bark
