A sacred bark from the Amazon

Lapacho is valued for its natural richness in protective compounds. Its infusion is consumed for overall support: tone, internal purification, and natural resistance.

Description

Cut bark, reddish-brown to light brown fragments, fibrous texture, sweet woody odor, slightly bitter taste.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Lapacho, Pau d'Arco, sacred tree
• Latin name: Tabebuia avellanedae (or Handroanthus impetiginosus )
• Family: Bignoniaceae
• Part used: Inner bark
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: South America (Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia)
• English name: Pau d'Arco bark
• German name: Lapachorinde
• Name in Spanish: Corteza de lapacho
• Name in Italian: Corteccia di lapacho
• Name in Arabic: لحاء لاباشو

Main virtues

Natural immune support, gentle stimulation of the detoxification system, general tonic for the body.

Main constituents

Naphthoquinones (including lapachol), flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, minerals (iron, calcium, manganese).

Traditional use and dosage

• Decoction: 1 to 2 tablespoons for 500 ml of water. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes, let it steep for another 10 minutes, then filter. Drink 1 to 2 cups per day for a short course (2 to 3 weeks).
• Combined infusion: Can be combined with other purifying or immunostimulating plants according to tradition (e.g.: nettle, echinacea, ginger).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Avoid in case of anticoagulant treatment (possible thinning effect).
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children.
• Do not exceed the recommended doses or extend the treatment without professional advice.

History and origin

Lapacho is used by the indigenous peoples of the South American continent as a sacred plant, associated with strength, blood purification, and overall strengthening. Even today, it is incorporated into wellness treatments for its mineral richness and revitalizing effects.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: dry, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Medicinal traditions of the Amazon
• South American herbal literature

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