Ipe Roxo (Pau d'Arco)
Pau d’Arco (ipe roxo) is an inner bark tea used traditionally in South America. It is often marketed aggressively online, but the evidence for major disease claims is not strong enough for DIY use. It can also cause side effects at higher doses and may increase bleeding risk. For HerbMate, it belongs in ‘conservative, short-term, supportive’ territory—if used at all.
Key Benefits
- Traditional wellness tea (supportive)
- May support general immune-season routines (supportive)
- Commonly used as a short-term bitter bark tea
- Best used cautiously and not as a cure claim herb
Common Issues It May Help With
- General wellness (traditional supportive)
- Seasonal immune support (supportive)
- Digestive sluggishness (supportive)
How To Use (Simple)
- Tea/decoction: follow product directions and keep conservative and short-term. Avoid concentrated extracts unless clinician-guided. Reassess frequently and stop if side effects occur.
Taste / Notes
Bitter, woody, tannic.
Evidence Level
Traditional use is common; human clinical evidence for many marketed claims is limited. Safety and dosing variability are concerns.
Cautions
HIGH CAUTION: Avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding. May cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or diarrhea. Potential bleeding risk at higher doses. Not recommended for long-term daily use.
Interactions
Use caution with anticoagulants/antiplatelets (bleeding risk) If on NSAIDs or other bleeding-risk meds, use caution If you have liver disease or serious chronic illness, consult clinician before use
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