Herb
Pau d'Arco
An antifungal, immune-supporting bark tea traditionally used for skin conditions.
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🌱 What it is
Pau d'arco is the inner bark of a South American tree, traditionally brewed as tea for immune and skin support.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Traditionally used for fungal and skin conditions
- May offer gentle immune support
- Pleasant, mild tea
🥄 How to use it
Steep and drink up to 3 cups of pau d'arco teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → daily for short-term support, or apply cooled tea topically to skin irritations.
How much: Up to 3 cups of teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → daily, for a few weeks at a time.
Why it works: Compounds in the bark may have antifungal properties and traditionally are thought to support the immune systemYour body's built-in defense team that fights off germs and helps you heal. More →.
⚠️ Cautions
- May interact with blood thinners — check with a doctor first.
- Avoid during pregnancy and use only short-term.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
Be encouraged: the same hands that made you are able to restore you. Rest in that hope.
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