Description
Pau d’Arco / Lapacho
Pau d’Arco Inner Bark Powder – Tabebuia avellanedae
Our pure Pau d’Arco Powder comes from the inner bark of Tabebuia avellanedae. Also known as Lapacho, Pau d’Arco has a long history of traditional use in South American herbal practices.
Pau d’Arco is a tree native to tropical regions of South and Central America. The inner bark has been valued as a traditional botanical for generations. It is commonly prepared as a herbal tea or decoction, and the dried bark can also be ground into a fine powder.
Traditional Herbal Use
Pau d’Arco, or Lapacho, has a long history in traditional herbalism. People have traditionally prepared the inner bark as a tea or decoction. The earthy and slightly bitter flavour is characteristic of this botanical.
The tree belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. You may find Pau d’Arco listed under several botanical names, including Tabebuia avellanedae. Other names used in herbal literature include Lapacho, Taheebo and Ipe Roxo.
Pure Inner Bark Powder
Our Pau d’Arco is supplied as a fine, pure powder made from the inner bark. The powder offers a convenient way to prepare traditional herbal formulations.
You can use the powder in a variety of traditional preparations. Many people choose to prepare it as a decoction by simmering the bark in water. It can also be incorporated into herbal blends according to individual preferences.
Botanical name: Tabebuia avellanedae
Common names: Pau d’Arco, Lapacho, Taheebo, Ipe Roxo
Part used: Inner bark
Form: Pure powder
Pau d’Arco is a traditional herbal product and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
