Pau d'Acro

PAU D'ACRO | Tabebuia impetiginosa (syn. T. avellanedae)

Long before it was ever brewed into tea, the Pau d'Arco tree was known to the Guarani and Tupi peoples of South America as "tajy," a name meaning strength and vigor. Its wood was so dense that insects and fungi couldn't touch it, so it was carved into hunting bows. Its inner bark, simmered into a strong decoction, became a generations-deep tonic tradition across the Amazon and the Andes.

WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
Modern research has traced that tradition to two compounds concentrated in the bark: lapachol and beta-lapachone. Preclinical research suggests these naphthoquinones have antibacterial and antifungal activity in the lab and may support the body's normal inflammatory response.* Human research is still early. One small open-label trial found encapsulated bark well tolerated over eight weeks, which is a safety signal, not proof of effect. For the cup in your hand, the deepest evidence is centuries of South American traditional use.*

WHY PAU D'ARCO?

• May support a healthy immune response*
• May support the body's normal inflammatory response*
• May support digestive comfort*
• Traditionally used to support healthy skin*
• Naturally rich in lapachol and beta-lapachone*
• Preclinical research suggests antibacterial and antifungal activity*
• Prepared the traditional way: decocted, not just steeped*
• Rooted in Guarani, Tupi, and Andean healing traditions*
• Whole cut inner bark, the gentler form compared to concentrated extracts*
• A grounding, earthy brew that pairs well with yerba mate and tulsi*

HOW TO BREW
Add 1 tsp (2g) cut bark to 8 to 12 oz cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and enjoy, up to 2 to 3 cups daily.

Tip: Unlike a delicate leaf tea, pau d'arco bark is meant to be simmered, not just steeped. That's how South American herbalists have always drawn out its full character.

INGREDIENTS: Pau d'Arco inner bark (Tabebuia impetiginosa), cut.
SUGGESTED USE: 1 tsp (2g) per 8 to 12 oz water, simmered 15 to 20 minutes, up to 2 to 3 cups daily.

⚠️ WARNINGS: Blood thinners: May slow blood clotting. Do not combine with warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, or blood-thinning supplements without medical guidance, and stop at least 2 weeks before surgery. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Do not use. Bleeding disorders: Consult your healthcare provider before use. High doses: Large amounts may cause nausea or stomach upset. Use at traditional tea strength only.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.