| Scientific: | Tabebuia avellanedae |
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| Other: | Pau D'arco |
| Family: | Bignoniaceae |
| Synonym: | Tabebuia impetiginosa |
Tabebuia spp. are commonly used in the tropics against infection and cancer. Like Juglans spp. it contains napthoquinones.
Infection
• gastrointestinal infections
• gastric ulcer caused by H. Pylori
• dysentery (infectious diarrhea)
• urinary tract infections (UTI)
• strep throat
• prostatitis
• viral infections
- upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- herpes simplex (HSV)
- human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- mononucleosis - Epstein Barr (EBV)
• fungal infections
- dermatophytes
- candida
• parasitic infections
- malaria
- leishmaniasis
Gastrointestinal
• constipation
• infections
Cancer
• cancer (esp. leukemia) - contains napthoquinones (juglone, plumbagin )
• Antimicrobial
• Antibacterial
• Antiviral
• Antiparasitic
• Antimalarial
• Anthelmintic
• Astringent
• Vermifuge
• Bitter
• Laxative (mild )
• Naphthaquinones (E.g. Lapachol)
• Anthraquinones
• Tincture: 2-3 ml tid
Cancer: requires significantly higher doses.
- Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
• Pregnancy & Lactation • contra-indicated.
- Iron supplements • may reduce the absorption of non-heme iron. Take iron supplements a few hours apart.
• Blood thinners • pau d'arco may affect the blood's ability to clot, and could interfere with antiplatelet
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