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When making hunting bows, it was observed by the Inca Indians, that when the tree was alive and even after it was cut down, it never developed growth of mold, mildew, or fungi.
Clinical Applications
Inflammation: May lower COX-2, prostaglandins, and nitric-oxide → possible benefit for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Infections: Lab work shows activity against Candida, Aspergillus, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and some viruses (e.g., herpes).
Wound Healing: Beta-lapachone stimulates proteins that aid tissue repair (shown in animal studies).
Anti-parasitic & anti-infective: Applied for dysentery, skin infections, urinary complaints.
One illustrative case involved a patient presenting with a persistent staph infection on the nasal region, manifesting as an open, oozing wound. Despite undergoing a year-long course of conventional treatments—including antibiotics, steroid creams, and multiple injections—the lesion failed to heal.
Following consultation at our office and initiation of a prescribed therapeutic dosage of Pau d'Arco, the patient experienced rapid improvement:
Week 1: The infectious wound closed
Week 2: Healing progressed with healthy pink tissue visible beneath the skin
Month 1: Complete elimination of the infection
This case highlights the potential therapeutic value of Pau d'Arco in refractory infections, though further research is warranted given the scarcity of formal clinical data.
How to use:
Neti-pot for chronic sinus infections, try herbs that kill both bacteria and fungi. Think Pau D'Arco tincture. 5-10 drops per pint of saline.
Nasal spray bottle, add 5 drops per 1 oz. saline solution.
Xlear, Rescue Nasal Spray with Xylitol contains Pau D' Arco in it.
