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For immune support that’s right on target, choose Pau D’Arco.
Pau d'arco supplements help strengthen your immune system and combat harmful organisms.
Pau d’arco trees grows in the rain forests of Brazil. But unlike other trees in its midst, the pau d’arco tree does not develop fungus growth, even though it grows in the most lush tropical rainforests in the world!
Pau d’arco contains a chemical called lapachol, which may account for its traditional use in supporting the immune system.
Several communities prized pau d'arco for its many healing properties., including the Incas, the Kallawayas, and other native South American groups.
Pau d’arco is Portuguese for “bow tree”. That makes sense when you realize that its dense, rot-resistant wood makes excellent hunting bows, and the natives harvested it for just that.
Its Latin name, Tabebuia heptaphylla, led to the nickname "taheebo"...many people from the region are familiar with taheebo tea. And, it’s also called lapacho, no doubt a reference to its active ingredient, lapachol.
Benefits
- Supports the immune system.
- Supports the body's antioxidant functions.
- Traditionally used to combat harmful organisms.
- Assists detoxification.
- Helps maintain a healthy circulatory system.
- Promotes general health & well-being.
- Sustainably-sourced.
How It Works
Pau d’arco has been used by many cultures to support the immune system in specific and valuable ways.
Pau d'arco tree bark contains active constituents that help account for its traditional use in supporting the immune system and supporting healthy microflora.
Scientists studying pau d'arco bark have found that it contains lapachol and beta-lapachone, two active compounds that help this tree provide important anti-fungal properties.
These active ingredients are noted for their activity against fungi and unfriendly microbes, which helps explain pau d'arco's use for fungal-related mild, superficial skin and nail conditions.
According to research, pau d’arco bark extract seems to smother microbes, not allowing them to get the oxygen and energy they need to thrive.
Pau d'arco bark has also been found to contain significant amounts of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant.
Quercetin is known for its reputed effects in supporting the respiratory system and fighting free radicals.
Quercetin may also help stabilize mast cells that release compounds when exposed to irritants.
In addition, pau d'arco is noted for other health benefits, including helping to maintain a healthy circulatory system, aiding the body's detoxification processes, and promoting overall health and wellness.
Ingredients
Pau d’arco inner bark.
Quality
Harvesting pau d’arco is no easy task, but it’s worth the trouble. Pau d’arco wood is extremely popular as a building material, and because of this, the trees have been overharvested. They are an endangered and protected species in Brazil. So their government closely regulates the harvest and requires a permit for anyone to transport, trade or export any part of the tree.
Nature’s Sunshine works with experienced Brazilian partners with whom we have done business for more than two decades. They ensure that the inner bark material—a by-product from a legal wood harvest—is carefully and legally acquired and shipped.
Recommended Use
Take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily.
Consult your health care provider prior to using this product if you are taking blood thinning medications, or have a bleeding disorder.
Pregnant or lactating women should consult their health care provider prior to taking this supplement.
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