Pau d’Arco

Pau d’arco also contains a compound called lapachol which has been shown to activate lymphocytes and white blood cells which significantly strengthens the immune system. Pau d’arco is also excellent at helping to remove parasites from the digestive tract and can help the body balance out from e.coli or salmonella poisoning. Pau d’arco is often recommended to be used as a mouthwash for gum and tooth infections and as a douche for candida and yeast infections. Topically, pau d’arco cream can be applied as a cream to help speed up the healing of cold sores, diaper rash, athletes foot, thrush, nail fungus, psoriasis, eczema, ringworm, bruises, and abrasions. Pau d’arco tea can be made by simmering 1 ounce of herb in a pint of boiling water for 20-30 minutes. 1/2-1 cup of this tea can be taken 3-4 times a day. Pau d’arco can be found in tincture, extract, tea, capsule, and cream form online or at your local health food store