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Rainforest/Indigenous

Pau d'Arco

Tabebuia impetiginosa

South American indigenous, Western adoption

Gabriel Score
75/ 100Good
EvidenceModerate - lapachol studied for antimicrobial and anticancer
Conditions6 applications
How it works

Antimicrobial via lapachol and beta-lapachone, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory

Typical Dosage

1-2g inner bark tea 3x daily or 500-1000mg extract

Used for
Candidafungal infectionscancer adjunctimmune supportinfectionsparasites

The Science

Active Compounds

Lapachol, beta-lapachone, naphthoquinones

Evidence Base

Moderate - lapachol studied for antimicrobial and anticancer75/100

Inner bark (lapacho); antifungal; anticandida; toxic in high doses; quality variable

How to Use

Tea, capsule, tincture

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

May interact with anticoagulants (vitamin K antagonist); high doses toxic

Contraindications

Pregnancy; bleeding disorders; surgery; hemophilia; high doses

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TraditionRainforest/Indigenous
EvidenceModerate - lapachol studied for antimicrobial and anticancer
Applications6
Gabriel Score75/100

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