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| PAU D'ARCO TINCTURE (tinctura Tabebuia serratifolia) from AMAZON HERBS® |
Traditional useTreatment of cancer (inhibit growth of tumors). Infections (relief of vaginal candidiasis and oral thrush candidiasis). Has antibiotic and antifungal properties; It is a powerful natural antibiotic. Parasitic (intestinal parasites). Other applications are against respiratory problems and prostatitis. Part used Inner bark. Constituents Phytochemicals: Anthraquinones, Ascorbic - acid, Beta - carotene, Beta - sitosterol, Beta - lapachone, Calcium, Chromium, Chrysophanic - acid, Cobalt, Fat, Fiber, Iron, Lapachol, Magnesium, Naphthoquinones, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Selenium, Silicon, Thiamin, Zinc. Dosage Tincture: Children (10 years): one half of the adult doses. Children (14 years): three quarter of the adult doses. Adults: 30 drops (1 ml) ; 2 - 3 times a day in water or juice. Infusion: Boil 1 - 1½ tsp in 1 cup water (8 oz) for about 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup 2 - 3 times a day. Side effects and / or interactions Nausea and dizziness. Pau d'arco may potentiate the effects of anticoagulations / antiplatelets. Remarks Do not take while pregnant or breast feeding. References Willard T. A Textbook of Natural Medicine. Edinburgh (England): Churchill Livingstone; 1998. Oswald EH. Lapacho. Br J Phytotherapy 1994;3:112-7. Guiraud P, et al. Comparison of antibacterial and antifungal activities of lapachol and beta-lapachone. Planta Med 1994;60:373-4. Foster S, et al. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. New York: Haworth Herbal Press; 1999. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 2nd ed. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Med Publications; 1998. Dinnen RD, Ebisuzaki K. The search for novel anticancer agents: a differentiation-based assay and analysis of a folklore product. Anticancer Res 1997;17:1027-34. (7) Block JB, et al. Early clinical studies with lapachol. Cancer Chemother Rep 1974;4:27-8. The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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