Taheebo (Tabebuia avellanedae)
Tabebuia avellanedae
Western Herbalism
Western Herbalism

Taheebo

Tabebuia avellanedae

Also known as Lapacho, Pau d'Arco.

CoolingTaste: Bitter

Taheebo is traditionally indicated for: Cancer (bone marrow), Cancer (blood), Cancer (breast), Tinea infections, Candida, Cancer, Leukemia, Myeloma, Fungal infections, Immunodeficiency, Recurrent infections, Infection.

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AntifungalImmunomodulatorAntineoplasticantimicrobialantiinflammatory

Indications what the tradition reached for it in

Safety

Low dose botanical. Used in drop doses in the classical practice; not a plant to dose freely.

Pregnancy: Not for use in pregnancy

Breastfeeding: Use with care while breastfeeding

The record lists 4 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.

Dosing as the sources wrote it

PreparationAs writtenMetric
Infusion1 Tbs/c TID-QID
Tincture (1:5, 1:3)15-40 drops TID0.3-0.8 mL
Dried herbDried herb: 5 g, 2-8/day5000 mg
Standardized extractStandardized extract; 2-4% lapachol- 15-20 g 3-4/day2000-20000 mg

Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.

From the sources

indications. Taheebo is traditionally indicated for: Cancer (bone marrow), Cancer (blood), Cancer (breast), Tinea infections, Candida, Cancer, Leukemia, Myeloma, Fungal infections, Immunodeficiency, Recurrent infections, Infection.

safety-cautions. Taheebo - Contraindications: Pregnancy, Lactation, Women trying to conceive, Anticoagulant medications | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation; low-dose / narrow therapeutic window (use caution).

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