Pau d Arco Herb for Yeast Infection

Keeping a healthy body has always been accompanied with exercises, healthy diet and active lifestyle. Aside from these factors, women have been more cautious diseases such as yeast infections and cancer.

Indeed, it is very essential to add up herbal treatment into this routine of maintaining a healthy body. As we all know, there are substances present to each and every person but triggered to cause serious diseases when some are abusing their bodies.

Among the many remedies to combat yeast infection and cancer, the most recommended herb for preventing this to occur is the Pau D Arco herb. This herb also prevents other ailments such as arthritis, ulcer and diabetes.

The Health Benefits of Pau d’ Arco

Pau d’arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa), which is also known as Taheebo or Lapacho, is a broad-leaf evergreen tree that is abundant in rain forests throughout Latin America.

Having an extremely solid wood, the tree is known to be resistant to diseases and decay. The inner bark of this tree has been used by natives of Central and South America for medicinal purposes.

As a herbal medicine, the Pau d’arco tree bark contains two primary active compounds (naphthaquinones) called Lapachol and beta-lapachone. Herbal researchers have shown that these compounds possess anti-fungal properties for treating yeast infections.

This herb also contains high amounts of vitamins A, C and B-complex. It is also known to have minerals like calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, cobalt and chromium which are essential for preventing common diseases.

When taken internally, Pau d’arco has been proved to relieve infections, reduces inflammation, promotes digestion, strengthens the immune system, flushes toxins from the body, and protects against cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.

Pau d'Arco is also known to be effective in strengthening the body's immune system. Women who experience stress in their work and other factors are advised to use the herb to recover. The herb is a good remedy for chronic fatigue syndome or myalgic encephalomyelitis, fibromyalgia (FMS) cancer, and tumors.

The herb also is known for its prevention of Candida Albicans overgrowth. Candida albicans is a type of fungus which is normally present in the body. This does not cause problems, but when it grows beyond its standard amount, that disease is known as candidiasis. Most medical experts call this as a yeast infection. It can be seen both orally and vaginally.

It also frequently leads to infections on the skin. This normally affects women who have weak immune systems. Another instance is known as oral thrush when the infection occurs in the mouth. In the female genital region, this complication is said to be a vaginal thrush. Pau d’arco has strong health content that it became popular to be called herb for yeast infection.

How to Prepare Pau d’arco

There are many varieties of the Pau d’arco tree but only one kind has been proven to be highly effective in treating diseases, that which has the scientific name Tabebuia Avellanedae. Pau d’arco is available as dried bark tea or loose.

It mostly comes in tablets, capsules and other preparations which include tinctures. This herb can be bought from various sources such as local health shop, medical stores and online herbal shops.

Pau d’arco Tea

The tea does not deteriorate in time because the herb is totally immune to mold and fungus. You can add some natural sweetener of choice.

Ingredients:
• 3 tablespoons Paud d’arco bark
• Tea pot, glass or stainless steel
• One quart of distilled water
• Natural sweetener (optional)

Procedure:
1. Put the 3 tablespoons Pau d’arco bark into the pot
2. Add one quart of water, then begin to heat
3. After water starts to boil, reduce heat and "low Boil" for at least 20 minutes
4. Then add a little more water to bring liquid level back to start level
5. You can make it a bit stronger if you are comfortable with the taste
6. Do not use aluminium or tin pots or containers
7. Strain the tea through a piece of linen cloth, tea strainer or coffee press device
8. Serve luke warm or cooler
9. Store the tea in a glass container

Pau d’arco has been known to have no serious side effects but not be suitable with other herbs, supplements and medications. This herbal treatment is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

For better use of this herb, it is highly advised to consult a doctor or you may refer to www.mountainroseherbs.com for a review.