- Extract from the inner bark of the Lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae).
- Help with bacterial and fungal infections
- Benefits for the digestive system
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Immune support
Hepatica Pau D'Arco is a dietary supplement containing a natural ingredient from Brazil - extract from the inner bark of the Lapacho tree(Tabebuia avellanedae), which exhibits antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as immune system support.
Pau D'Arco (or Lapacho) is a showy, evergreen tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions of South and Central America. The name Pau D'Arco probably comes from the Portuguese palo d'arco and means "wood for the bow." This is because the wood of this plant was used by indigenous people in Brazil to make bows. However, this is not the only use of the tree, because in addition to technological properties, it is impossible to ignore the health-promoting qualities of its inner bark.
At this point it is also worth noting that the name Pau D'Arco is used not only for the tree, but also for the raw material itself in the form of the aforementioned bark, as well as infusions and supplements based on it.
Lapacho - the treasure of the Incas
Tribal peoples have been using infusions of this South American tree for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, focusing mainly on the immune, urinary and digestive systems.
Lapachol, which is the main active ingredient, manifests immunostimulant and anti-inflammatory properties in small doses. In addition, some studies have confirmed its antibacterial (against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Helicobacter pylori, among others), antiparasitic and antiviral activity. It is also credited with activity against fungi and yeast, particularly against the Candida albicans species, which can lead to urogenital or gastrointestinal candidiasis.
In summary, Hepatica Pau D'Arco is a dietary supplement recommended to support bacterial and fungal infections, as well as to help the immune and digestive systems function properly.