Common Names:
Pau d'arco, Ipe roxo, Taheebo, Tecoma.

Parts Used:
Inner bark.

Recognized Uses:
Lapacho is a tree growing in the jungle of South America. Unlike other trees, it is completely immune to fungus infections and that's why it has been used with success to fight yeast infections (Candida Albican), parasitic, bacterial and viral infections. According to reports coming from the Inca Indiens of South America, the inner bark of Lapacho has been used for centuries to treat cancer and a host of other diseases. According to some experts on exotic folk remedies, it should not be thought that the limit of Lapacho's abilities are confined to cancer, it has also been used with great success to inhibit free radicals, reduce pain, inflammation and other symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism. Furthermore, it contains 16 quinones in the treatment of anemia, leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, Parkinson's disease, arteriosclerosis, gastric problems, colitis, polyps, inflammation of the reporductive organs, leukorrhea, cystitis, prostatis, and skin disorders such as lupus, eczema and psoriasis.

Contraindications:
None.

Adverse reactions:
Very high doses of Lapacho may cause nausea and vomiting.

Dosage:
10 to 40 drops or more three times per day.

References:
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products;
Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts;
S. Talalaj & Dr A. S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989.




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This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.

Common Names:
Peach.

Parts Used:
Leaves and bark.

Historical Uses:
Peach Leaves and Bark have always had an excellent reputation in traditional medicine. They have been employed in the treatment of urinary disorders, stomach ailments, insomnia, nervousness, nausea, whooping cough, ordinary coughs and bronchitis. Many renowned herbalists have used Peach Leaf to fight off bad breath and as an application to the scalp to stimulate hair growth.

Contraindications:
None.

Adverse reactions:
None.

Dosage:
As a stomach tonic, 40 drops in a little water before meals. For urinary complaints, 40 drops after each meal or three times per day with a glass of water.

References:
Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990;
M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com;
Jean Palaiseul, La vérité sur les plantes et la vie naturelle, France Loisirs, Paris, 1972.



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This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.