Organic Pau d'Arco Bark Powder (1 lb) - Immune Support, Antioxidant Benefits - Perfect for Tea, Tinctures & Herbal Remedies

Pau d'arco, is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to the Amazonian rain forest. For thousands of years, South American natives have used the inner bark of the tree to produce Lapacho tea (also called Taheebo), a traditional beverage favored by the Incas. The bark contains naphthoquinones, a class of compounds in the vitamin K group that are also found in green, leafy vegetables.

Botanical Name - Tabebuia avellanedae / Other Names - ipe roxo, lapacho, taheebo

Origin - Brazil

Flavor Profile - Bitter, not particularly palatable.

Culinary Usages - Use sparingly in tea blends or encapsulate.

Cosmetic Usages - Incorporate into soaps, lotions, body washes and other cosmetics. / Household Usages - Tincture.