Pau d'Arco ~ If i had to pick one herb this would be it!

If i had to pick one herb this would be it!

Pau
d’Arco is a powerful medicinal herb that is widely used in the
treatment of cancer, arthritis, candida, and bacterial and viral
infections. It is an effective detoxifier and and purifier of the blood
and is also known to be highly beneficial
for asthma, diabetes, herpes, leukemia, anemia, hepatitis, cystitis,
gastritis, Hodgkin’s disease, lupus, and Parkinson’s disease. One of the
most profound benefits of pau d’arco is its anti-tumor compounds that
can help shrink and eliminate tumors from the body. This is one of the
reasons why pau d’arco has become a popular herb for those battling
cancer. Pau d’arco also contains a compound called lapachol which has
been shown to activate lymphocytes and white blood cells which
significantly strengthens the immune system. Pau d’arco also has the
ability to provide pain relief for those suffering with nerve pain,
joint pain, or muscle pain as well as the pain that can sometimes
accompany post-chemotherapy. Pau d’arco is also excellent at helping to
remove parasites from the digestive tract and can help the body balance
out from e.coli or salmonella poisoning. Pau d’arco is often recommended
to be used as a mouthwash for gum and tooth infections and as a douche
for candida and yeast infections. Topically, pau d’arco cream can be
applied as a cream to help speed up the healing of cold sores, diaper
rash, athletes foot, thrush, nail fungus, psoriasis, eczema, ringworm,
bruises, and abrasions. Pau d’arco tea can be made by simmering 1 ounce
of herb in a pint of boiling water for 20-30 minutes. 1/2-1 cup of this
tea can be taken 3-4 times a day. Pau d’arco can be found in tincture,
extract, tea, capsule, and cream form online or at your local health
food store.