Post by Rik Wallin on Apr 6, 2007 12:12:28 GMT -6
Herbal Cancer Cure
Pau d'arco is the name of a tree found growing the forests of Brazil. Lapacho is the name given to the same tree, which some believe to grow in more abundance and potency, in Argentina.
History records its use by the Calaway tribe, descendants of the Incas, for the treatment of cancer and a wide range of other diseases. Its healing power was brought to the attention of the scientific community by Dr. Theodore Meyer and Prats Ruiz of Argentina. According to Dr. Paulo Martin, a medical researcher for the Brazilian government, "Dr. Meyer learned of purple lapacho from the Callaway, using it on his patients and reporting complete cures for five leukemia victims."
Reportedly since that time, the bark has routinely been used a the Municipal Hospital of Santo Andre to treat leukemia as well as many other diseases suspected to be caused by viruses. Both herb stores and regular pharmacies in Brazil now sell this bark.
Lapacho seems to first eliminate the pain caused by the disease and then multiply the numbers of red corpuscles. Thus the range of its curative action is phenomenal. It is good for ulcers, diabetes, rheumatism, osteomyelitis, leukemia, various cancers, ringworm, bronchitis and other respiratory problems, gonorrhea, hemorrhages, cystitis, colitis, gastritis, Parkinson's disease, arteriosclerosis, Hodgkin's disease, lupus, polyps, prostatitis, leucorrhea, inflammations of the genital urinary tract and anemia.
Both Drs. James Duke of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Norman Farnsworth of the University of Illinois agree that lapacho contains active substances found to be effective against cancers.
The quality of the bark can influence its effectiveness. The most potent part of the tree is the inner bark, which must be aged after harvesting to maximize its effectiveness. Many companies, however, try to sell the outer bark or harvest it from immature trees.
Dose:
A tea of the sifted inner-bark pieces is made by simmering 1 ounce in a pint of boiling water. One cup is taken 3 to 4 times daily for acute conditions; for chronic conditions, 1/2 cup is taken 3 or 4 times daily. Of the tincture, 25-40 drops is taken 3 or more times daily.
Pau d'arco is used for:
o Slowing and inhibiting the growth of cancers and tumors.
o Skin diseases.
Pau d'arco also known as Tabebuia, Lapacho, Purple lapacho. (Tabebuia heptaphylla, T. impetiginosa et species Bignoniaceae)
Part Used:
Inner bark of the tree.
Energy and Flavors:
Cool energy, bitter flavor
Systems Affected:
Blood, liver lungs.
Biochemical Constituents:
Quinones, principally lapachol. Lapachol and its derivatives have shown in vivo effects against various cancers. It is also good as a protective antibacterial.
Properties:
Alterative, antifungal, hypotensive, antidiabetic, bitter tonic, digestive, antibacterial, antitumor.
Source:
Pau d'arco may be purchased from the larger herb stores or ordered from the following sources:
Indiana Botanic Gardens PO Box 5 Hammond, Indiana 46325 Phone: (219) 947-4040
Penn Herb Company 603 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3098 Phone: (215) 925-7946
Additional information may be found in a special Cancer edition of the SPOTLIGHT, a weekly newspaper, 300 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20003.
I wish you the best,
John Draper
Pau d'arco is the name of a tree found growing the forests of Brazil. Lapacho is the name given to the same tree, which some believe to grow in more abundance and potency, in Argentina.
History records its use by the Calaway tribe, descendants of the Incas, for the treatment of cancer and a wide range of other diseases. Its healing power was brought to the attention of the scientific community by Dr. Theodore Meyer and Prats Ruiz of Argentina. According to Dr. Paulo Martin, a medical researcher for the Brazilian government, "Dr. Meyer learned of purple lapacho from the Callaway, using it on his patients and reporting complete cures for five leukemia victims."
Reportedly since that time, the bark has routinely been used a the Municipal Hospital of Santo Andre to treat leukemia as well as many other diseases suspected to be caused by viruses. Both herb stores and regular pharmacies in Brazil now sell this bark.
Lapacho seems to first eliminate the pain caused by the disease and then multiply the numbers of red corpuscles. Thus the range of its curative action is phenomenal. It is good for ulcers, diabetes, rheumatism, osteomyelitis, leukemia, various cancers, ringworm, bronchitis and other respiratory problems, gonorrhea, hemorrhages, cystitis, colitis, gastritis, Parkinson's disease, arteriosclerosis, Hodgkin's disease, lupus, polyps, prostatitis, leucorrhea, inflammations of the genital urinary tract and anemia.
Both Drs. James Duke of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Norman Farnsworth of the University of Illinois agree that lapacho contains active substances found to be effective against cancers.
The quality of the bark can influence its effectiveness. The most potent part of the tree is the inner bark, which must be aged after harvesting to maximize its effectiveness. Many companies, however, try to sell the outer bark or harvest it from immature trees.
Dose:
A tea of the sifted inner-bark pieces is made by simmering 1 ounce in a pint of boiling water. One cup is taken 3 to 4 times daily for acute conditions; for chronic conditions, 1/2 cup is taken 3 or 4 times daily. Of the tincture, 25-40 drops is taken 3 or more times daily.
Pau d'arco is used for:
o Slowing and inhibiting the growth of cancers and tumors.
o Skin diseases.
Pau d'arco also known as Tabebuia, Lapacho, Purple lapacho. (Tabebuia heptaphylla, T. impetiginosa et species Bignoniaceae)
Part Used:
Inner bark of the tree.
Energy and Flavors:
Cool energy, bitter flavor
Systems Affected:
Blood, liver lungs.
Biochemical Constituents:
Quinones, principally lapachol. Lapachol and its derivatives have shown in vivo effects against various cancers. It is also good as a protective antibacterial.
Properties:
Alterative, antifungal, hypotensive, antidiabetic, bitter tonic, digestive, antibacterial, antitumor.
Source:
Pau d'arco may be purchased from the larger herb stores or ordered from the following sources:
Indiana Botanic Gardens PO Box 5 Hammond, Indiana 46325 Phone: (219) 947-4040
Penn Herb Company 603 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3098 Phone: (215) 925-7946
Additional information may be found in a special Cancer edition of the SPOTLIGHT, a weekly newspaper, 300 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20003.
I wish you the best,
John Draper