Lapacho
Alternative name: Pau d'arco, Taheebo, Inca Tea
Latin name: Tabebuia impetiginosus
Occurrence: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, northern Argentina
The healing properties of the inner bark of the Lapacho tree have been known to the ancient Incas for over 1500 years and were widely used by South American rainforests natives, including the Guarani and Tupi tribes who call this tree "tajy" - to have strength and vigour.
The tree can grow 20 meters tall, producing beautiful rounded pink flowers. The bark contains both N-factors (naphthoquinones) and A-factors (anthraquinones), which not often occur together in nature, which just adds value to its extraordinary health effects.
Interesting fact: Lapacho trees can grow to be 700 years old! Natives even use Lapacho to treat snake bites and cancer.
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Growing Lapacho
Growing Lapacho in European conditions would be more appropriate in the form of a bonsai. Because its medicinal properties are in the bark, though, home cultivation would only serve ornamental purposes.
Lapacho harvesting and use
Lapacho can be enjoyed as a tea, indulgently in a bath, or prepared in a soak warm compress.
To make tea, pour 2 or 3 teaspoons over a litre of cold water, bring to boil, brew for 5 minutes and leave for 15 minutes. Alternatively, take as a supplement!
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