Botanical Name: Cimicifuga racemosa
Forms Available: Dried root, Powdered root
Pau d'arco tree grows in Central and South America and in the Amazon rainforest. The wood of this tree is dense and offers resistance against rotting. Natives used the wood of this plant to make hunting bows, while its bark was used in medicines. Pau d'arco has anti-inflammatory properties and a range of health benefits. It is known to help treat infections and promote weight loss. It also aids other health conditions like asthma, eczema, diabetes, bronchitis, anaemia, urinary tract infections, influenza, and enlarged prostate.
