Is Lapacho Tea Safe?

Is Lapacho Tea Safe?

Safety Notes
It may not be safe to take lapacho. It may cause severe nausea and vomiting even with a small dose.

What is lapacho tea good for?

Lapacho or taheebo is herbal tea made from the inner bark of the pau d'arco tree Handroanthus impetiginosus. Lapacho is used in the herbal medicine of several South and Central American indigenous peoples to treat a number of ailments including infection, fever and stomach complaints.

Can you drink Pau d Arco tea everyday?

Manufacturers typically recommend taking 1–2 ml of the liquid extract 3 times daily. You can also buy pau d'arco in capsule form. Its suggested dose is 2–4 capsules of 500 mg taken 1–2 times per day. While dosage information remains limited, appropriate dosage may vary depending on factors like age and weight.

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