Pau d’Arco

About the ingredients

Pau d’arco, also known as lapacho or taheebo, comes from the inner bark of South American trees. It has a long place in local herbal practice, where the bark is traditionally prepared as a bitter drink. Its woody character reflects the plant part used.

The bark contains naturally occurring compounds including lapachol and beta-lapachone. Their amounts vary with the species and preparation. These capsules provide the bark ingredient in a compact form; bark and isolated lapachol are different preparations. The product is intended for an adult botanical routine, with particular attention to medicine interactions.

When it is used

Traditional South American bark supplementation.

Ingredients

Tabebuia impetiginosa, inner bark; gelatin capsule.

Use and precautions

Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Do not combine with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines without medical advice.

Stop if nausea or vomiting develops; unexplained bleeding requires medical assessment.

Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature, protected from sunlight.