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    Pau D Arco

    This herb was rumoured to be prescribed by the Incas to treat a variety of ailments. It is obtained from the inner bark of a tree which grows in the rainforests of South America.



    Native tribes have taken advantage of its healing properties. Pau d’arco contains the active constituent naphthoquinones, of which lapachol has been most extensively studied. This chemical is believed to be anti-microbial, which means that it may help to maintain a healthy immune system. It has also been shown to be anti-fungal, which means that it may be useful for candidasis. 250mg of the powdered herb is usually taken daily