Sometimes called tabebuia, lau d'arco has been tried for improving overall health. The bitter, inner bark of the tree exhibits alterative, hypotensive, bitter tonic, digestive and cleansing properties. It has also demonstrated protective cleansing effects. Pau d'arco benefits the blood, liver, and lungs, predominantly, in the body. - Pau d'arco is the name of a tree found growing in the forests of Brazil. - History records its use by the Calaway tribe, descendants of the Incas, for helping support cleansing deficiencies and other health concerns. Its cleansing power was brought to the attention of the scientific community by Dr. Theodore Meyer and Prats Ruiz of Argentina. - Traditionally used to help support health concerns, inflammation, pain, bowel and digestive tract health, and much more. - Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals. - TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium-quality, natural source products that use only the finest, purest and most potent ingredients found around the world. TerraVita is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All of our products are prepared with the highest elements of quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, up to and including the moment that the bottles or bags are sealed for freshness and shipped out to you. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee.