This Pau D’arco bark from the Pau D’arco tree is a substance with a lot of medicinal value that it has been used to prevent and cure a lot of diseases. This is because of the many important properties it contains and these are anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiparasitic and antifungal properties among others.
This is why the Pau D’arco bark has been used in the cure of, among others, arthritis, prostate gland inflammation, fever and pain, dysentery, boils, rheumatism, skin diseases, high blood pressure, ulcers and cancer.
When taken, the Pau D’arco bark can also act as a blood purifier and is generally good for the overall functioning of the immune system. Pau D’arco bark extracted from the tree is used to make supplements in the form of capsules, liquid and lotion.
The capsules and liquid are taken with meals in 2 and half a teaspoon respectively. The lotion is used to provide soothing effects and is for external use only. Overuse of the Pau D’arco bark may be harmful since it turns toxic and is not good for infant and children intake. The product may also have side effects depending on the person and its use should be under precautions.