Description
A tincture is an infusion of an herb or herbs, for medicinal use. Certain preparations of liquids are used to extract the beneficial plant compounds out of the plant solids. My tinctures are highly concentrated so a few drops goes a long way. To use a tincture, simply add a few drops to a glass of water and drink it.
Pau d'arco has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Several test-tube studies show that the bark extract provides protection against a number of disease-causing organisms and may also inhibit the growth of infectious bacteria and fungus in your digestive tract.
It has long been used as a treatment for stomach, skin, and inflammatory conditions. Studies show it may inhibit the growth of candida, MRSA, and H. pylori. It's proven to have antifungal compounds like lapachol, which has been shown to combat candida.
Pau d’arco may help relieve a variety of inflammatory conditions.
It may also promote weight loss by inhibiting dietary fat absorption.
Pau d’arco contains several different types of potent antioxidants.
Research shows that pau d’arco has the power to naturally reduce pain in patients suffering from cancer and other serious health conditions. It has the ability to lessen the pain associated with several kinds of cancer, especially cancer of the prostate, liver or breast.
Consuming pau d’arco has also been found to help relieve arthritic pain.
Pau d’arco tincture can significantly accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers.
One of the most well-known effects is its ability to fight cancer and relieve pain associated with cancer. A study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston found that beta-Lapachone, a major compound in pau d’arco tea, is a potential compound to be added to cancer chemotherapy, particularly for prostate cancer.
For thousands of years, pau d’arco has been used as an antiviral herb. The range of viruses stunted by pau d’arco extends from those that cause the common cold to those that are responsible for the life-threatening AIDS virus.
It has been shown in both in studies to inhibit, kill, or stunt the growth of several dangerous viruses, including:
- herpes
- polio
- vesicular stomatitis
- avian myeloblastosis
- leukemia
- rous sarcoma virus
This tincture can detoxify the body by removing harmful toxic substances. These toxins include heavy metals, pesticides, preservatives, and even residue from chemotherapy.
Pau d’arco has been shown to detoxify by having a laxative effect. It’s known to loosen bowels, which aids digestion and regularity.
By stimulating the digestive system, pau d’arco helps the body rid itself of excess fats and toxins. It’s important to keep foods moving through your body, especially the colon. The colon is the body’s sewage system, but like all healthy and properly functioning sewage systems, it needs to be cleaned, emptied and maintained to function properly.
Another powerful element of pau d’arco is selenium. It’s an antioxidant that removes free radicals that damage cells and trigger disease.
Selenium is an extremely vital mineral for the human body. Some benefits of selenium include increasing immunity, taking part in antioxidant activity that defends the body against free radical damage and inflammation, and playing a key role in boosting metabolism.
One ounce
Not for children under 8, pregnant or nursing mothers.
None of our products are intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Please consult with your personal physician before adding any herbs or supplements to your routine.
