Tahuari

Tahuari (Tabebuia rosea, T. serratifolia) is closely related to Pau D'Arco (it is in the same genus). Many of the properties associated with Pau D'Arco are also applicable to this species, although T. impetigenosa has been much more thoroughly studied. Like Pau D'Arco, Tahuari is also commonly called lapacho and sometimes is also referred to as Pau D'Arco.

While there are numerous species of Tabebuia trees in South America, only the inner lining of the tree has has known medical value. It is this inner lining (or phloem) which carries nutrients made by the leaves to other parts of the tree and is, with the cambium layer (where all the new cells are produced) the "life" of the tree.

Tabebuia trees have a long and well documented history of use by the indigenous people of the rainforest who use several species of Tabebuia which include T. heptaphylla, T. impetiginosa, T. rosea, and T. serratifolia. There are even indications that its use may actually antedate the Incas. In fact, throughout South America , tribes living thousands of miles apart have employed it for the same medicinal purposes for centuries.

The traditiona uses, pharmacological information and toxicological information are closely related to Pau D'Arco.

ELF provides Tahuari as a powder.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, nor is this information meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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