Pau d'arco

(Tabebuia impetigo)

Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Tabebuia
Species: impetigo
Synonyms: Tabebuia avellanedae, T. ipe, T. nicaraguensis, T. schunkeuigoi, T. serratifolia, T. altissima, T. palmeri, Gelseminum avellanedae, Handroanthus avellanedae, H. impetiginosus, TECOM adenophylla, TECOM avellanedae, TECOM eximia, TECOM impetigo, TECOM supplements, TECOM ipe
Common names: Pau d'arco, ipe, ipe Roxo, Lapacho, tahuari, taheebo, trumpet tree, IPE-contra-Sarna, Tabebuia ipe, tajy
Phyto-chemical elements: Aluminum, Anthraquinones, Ascorbic-acid, Ash, Beta-Carotene, Beta-sitosterol, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Chromium, Chrysophanic-acid, Cobalt, dehydrate-alpha-lapachone, Dehydroisolapachone, Dehydrotectol, Fat, Fiber, Iron, Lapachol , Magnesium, Manganese, Naphthoquinones, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, Thiamin, Tin, Zinc
Part used: Bark, wood

PROPERTY 'AND ACTIONS
Main actions:
kills bacteria
kills fungi
fighting the leukemia cells
kills viruses
relieves pain
reduces inflammation
kills parasites
fights free radicals
reduces cancer

Other actions:
fluidifica blood
enhances immunity
slightly laxative
alleviates rheumatism
dries secretions

Assay standards:
Bark, heart wood.
Decoction: 1 / 2 cup 2-4 times a day;
Tincture: 2-3 ml 2-3 times a day;

Capsule: Not recommended

Pau d'arco is a huge tree native of the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of South America and Latin America. Grows to 30 m high, and the base of up to 2-3 m in diameter. The tree is highly valued by the woodcutter as its high-quality wood is one of the strongest and most durable of the tropics. The wood of pau d'arco is used extensively for the construction of houses, boats and agricultural tools.
The common name pau d'arco refers to several species of Tabebuia usta that are interchangeably in herbal medicine systems. The T. impetigo, known as the purple flowers and purple Lapacho is often called, is one that is most used in herbal medicine. The other species of pau d'arco produce pink flowers (T. heptaphylla), yellow (serratifolia T. and T. chrysantha) or white (T. bahamensis). Although these species have a similar phyto-chemical composition, are different species of tree.

The constituent elements and assets of pau d'arco has been documented in numerous studies since the'60s, most of which are conducted to test its traditional use for several types of cancer. The plant contains a considerable number of elements known as chinoidi, and smaller quantities of flavonoids and benzenoidi. These chinoidi showed higher biological activity have been documented and found to be the leaders of the effectiveness of the plant as a herbal remedy. In the 60s, extracts from the heart wood and bark have been shown to have anticancer effects in laboratory tests, thus attracting the interest of the U.S. National Cancer Institute. The researchers showed that a more powerful element naftochinone called lapacholo.
Since 1970, research conducted by the National Cancer Institute tested the lapacholo on patients suffering from cancer, however, reporting a failure for the first phase of the study that aimed to produce a therapeutic effect without side effects: the search was suspended shortly afterwards. The side effects that were observed were nausea and vomiting (very common with the chemotherapy drugs) and an anti-vitamin K (the main concern is that cause anemia and anticoagulant effects). And 'interesting, however, like other chemical elements present in the plant (which originally had shown positive anticancer effects and a very low toxicity) have positive effects on vitamin K and therefore offset the negative effects of lapacholo. Although the National Cancer Institute had abandoned the search, another developed a similar group of lapacholo in 1975. One study reported that this analogue could increase the life expectancy of people suffering of leukemia by 80%. In a study (not controlled) in 1980 on nine patients with various types of cancer (liver, kidney, breast, prostate and cervix) was reported to lapacholo pure could shrink tumors and reduce pain caused by them (and three patients you are completely forgiven).

The phyto-chemical database deposited at the U.S. Department of Agriculture documents that lapacholo is an anti-abscesses, anti-cancers, antiedemico, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antiseptic, antitumor, antiviral, bactericidal, funghicia, insect repellent, pesticide, protisticida, respiratory depression, schistosomicida , termiticida and viricida. Another factor, beta-lapachone, has been studied carefully for actions similar to lapacholo (antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory antileucemica) with few side effects. In one of these studies on beta-lapachone and other quinones in pau d'arco, the researchers reported that thanks to their potent activity against the growth of human keratinocytes, some compounds derived from lapacholo seem to be promising as agents antipsoriasici. A U.S. patent in 2002 and cites the beta-lapachone for its significant activity against anti-tumor cell lines of the promyelocytic leukemia, prostate cancer, the malignant glioma, colon, of epatocarcinoma, breast, ovarian, pancreatic, myeloma and multiple cells resistant to drugs. In yet another U.S. patent, the beta-lapachone was cited for the ability to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.

Along with the reported anti-tumor activity and antileucemiche, pau d'arco has shown broad spectrum of action against numerous diseases caused by microorganisms. Clinical studies have demonstrated the in vitro antimicrobial properties of many of the active components of pau d'arco against bacteria, fungi and yeasts (including Candida, Aspergillus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Helicobacter pylori, Brucella, tuberculosis, pneumonia and dysentery).
In addition, a hot aqueous extract of pau d'arco has demonstrated antibacterial action against Staphylococcus aureus and 'Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers), and Brucella. An aqueous extract of pau d'arco has also shown potent activity against 11 strains of fungi and yeasts. Finally, pau d'arco has been shown in vitro antiviral properties against several types of viruses, including Herpes I and II, influenza, polio and vesicular stomatititi. Even its actions against numerous pesticides parasites (including malaria, Schistosoma, and Trypanosoma) were confirmed. Finally, extracts of bark have shown anti-inflammatory activity against a wide range of inflammations.

Pau d'arco has a long and proven history of use by the indigenous rainforest, probably prior to the Incas. Numerous Indian tribes used the wood of pau d'arco for centuries to build up their bows for hunting. The Guarani and Tupi tajy call this tree, ie having the force and vigor. Indeed using the bark to treat various ailments and as a tonic. Pau d'arco is also used by indigenous forest amazzoniaca for malaria, anemia, colitis, respiratory problems, colds, cough, flu, fungus infections, fever, arthritis and rheumatism, snake bites, poor circulation, boils, syphilis and cancer .

Pau d'arco is an important source of rain forest that has many applications in herbal medicine. Unfortunately, its popularity and use is controversial because of the inconstant results obtained with its use. For the most part, it seems this has been caused by a lack of quality control and confusion about which part of the plant to use and how to prepare it. Many species of Tabebuia have some or none of the active constituents of the actual species officinal.
Moreover, many consumers are not aware of the fact that to get the best results when you extract the active ingredients of pau d'arco is necessary to boil the bark and / or wood for at least 8-10 minutes, rather than them as infusion a simple tea (the lapacholo and other chinoidi are not very soluble in water).

Below is a brief summary on etnomedici use of pau d'arco.



Amazon: for colds, cough, fever, influenza, leishamniosi, irritation, urinary tract infections
Argentina: for diarrhea, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections
Bahamas: For back pain, gonorrhea, incontinence, toothache, urinary disorders
Brazil, for allergies, arthritis, asthma, for athletes foot, bacterial infections, night pee, coagulant blood, boils, bursitis, cancer, cancer pain, candida, poor circulation, colds, colitis, constipation, cystitis, diabetes, dysentery, eczema , fever, flu, fungal infections, gastritis, gingivitis, gonorrhea, hernia, hemorrhoids, emorregie, herpes, Hodgkin's disease, autoimmune disorders, impetigo, inflammation, itching, leishmaniasis, leukemia, liver disorders, malaria, parasites, prostatitis, psoriasis, respiratory problems, rheumatism, tricofizie, scabies, skin problems, bites seprente, sore throat, stomatitis, stomach problems, syphilis, sore throat, tendonitis, ulcers, urinary tract infections, uterine disorders, vaginal mucus, veins varicose, warts, wounds, and as an astringent, diuretic, anti-pain and tonic
Costa Rica: from cancer, colds, fever, headache, bites snake
Mexico, for anemia and fever
South America for allergies, anemia, arthritis, bacterial infections, boils, cancer, candida, circulatory problems, colitis, colds, constipation, cough, cystitis, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, flu, fungal infections, gastritis, gastrointestinal problems , inflammation, malaria, pharyngitis, prostatitis, respiratory diseases, snake bites, syphilis, ulcers, urinary disorders
United States: For allergies, inflammation, arthritis, bacterial infections, boils, cancer, candida, circulation disorders, colds, stipdi, diabetes, dysentery, fever, flu, fungal infections, gastrointestinal problems, Hodgkin's disease, leukemia, liver disease , lupus, osteomyelitis, parasites, Parkinson's disease, prostatitis, psoriasis, respiratory problems, ulceration of the skin, urinary tract infections, viral infections, warts, as a painkiller and antioxidant



PAU D'ARCO

Primary method of preparation:
tincture or decoction
Key actions (in order):
anticandida, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer

Main uses:

for Candida, yeast and other fungal infections (to be taken internally or used as a shower or topically)
for leukemia and cancer
for colds, flu and other bacterial or viral infections of upper respiratory tract
for sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis, gonorrhea, etc.).
for psoriasis and dermatitis


Properties / actions documented by research:
analgesic (pain reliever), antibacterial, anticancer, anticandida, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antileucemico, antimalarial, antiparasitic, antitumor, antiviral, insecticidal

Other properties / actions documented by traditional
anti-allergy, anti-ulcer, anticoagulant, antidissenterico, antioxidant, antirheumatic, anti-poison, astringent, cardiotonico (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), epatotonico (tones, balances, strengthens the liver), immunostimulant, laxative

Traditional preparation:
½ - 1 cup of decoction of bark and / or heart wood to be taken orally 2-4 times a day (not preparing infusions / tea: they are not effective). The same decoction is traditionally used as a shower to infections by yeast (use once a day for three consecutive days) and applied directly to the skin for skin fungus (such as nail fungus and athlete foot)

Contraindications:
There were no reported contraindications for decoctions of bark whole or dyes. In any case:
At least one of the phyto-chemical isolated in pau d'arco (lapacholo) showed the possible abortive properties. The use of pau d'arco is therefore not recommended in pregnancy
A high dose of decoction of pau d'arco (more than one cup) can cause gastrointestinal upset and / or nausea. Do not take high doses, unless otherwise prescribed. Reduce the dosage in case of nausea.

Interaction with drugs:
None documented

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