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Pau d'Arco

Tabebuia impetiginosa

Tradition of Use: South American indigenous, Western adoption

Mechanism of Action

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

Key Conditions & Uses

Candida
fungal infections
cancer adjunct
immune support
infections
parasites

Preparation

Tea, capsule, tincture

Dosage

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

Active Compounds

Lapachol, beta-lapachone, naphthoquinones

Interactions

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy; bleeding disorders; surgery; hemophilia; high doses

Evidence Level & Clinical Notes

Evidence Level:

Moderate - lapachol studied for antimicrobial and anticancer

Clinical Notes:

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine Context

Zi Cao

Traditional antifungal herb that fights yeast and supports gut healing

Pattern:Spleen Qi Deficiency with Damp Heat

Zi Cao

Traditional antifungal for systemic yeast infections

Pattern:Spleen Qi Deficiency with Damp Heat and Toxin

Quick Overview

TraditionRainforest/Indigenous
GBS Score75/100
Key Uses6

Key Points

Evidence-based information
Traditional wisdom
Safety information
Clinical applications
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