Pau d'arco

Research is limited, primarily in vitro and animal studies, suggesting potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects; human data is scarce.

Benefits

May possess anti-inflammatory
antimicrobial
and anticancer properties
supports wound healing
acts as an antioxidant.

Key compounds

Lapacholbeta-lapachonequercetinflavonoidsphenolic acidsfatty acids

May help with

Traditionally used as a tea for a wide range of ailments
including stomach
skin
and inflammatory conditions.

Best for these goals

May possess anti-inflammatoryantimicrobialand anticancer propertiessupports wound healingacts as an antioxidant.

How to use it

Tea, dried and ground powder, capsules

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

May cause nausea, vomiting, urine discoloration, anemia, and reproductive toxicity; avoid in pregnancy/lactation, bleeding disorders, or before surgery. | Interactions: May increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs; interactions with other medicines are not fully understood.

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