Professor Accorsi of Sao Paulo University also found Lapacho to be of excellent therapeutic value in
the treatment of various forms of cancer, including leukemia. A Japanese research group led by doctors
from the National Cancer Center confirmed Professor Accorsi’s findings. The researchers were able to
extract an anti-cancer substance from Lapacho, which they found acted against leukemia and malignant
tumors including those in stomach cancer.
Besides its powerful healing properties, Lapacho is a powerful tonic and blood builder that increases
the hemoglobin content and the number of red corpuscles. This is not surprising because Lapacho
contains easily absorbable (colloidal) iron. It also assists with the proper assimilation of nutrients and the
elimination of wastes, which is essential for recovery from any illness. Lapacho seems to be capable of
revitalizing the body, by creating new vital elements and normal cell growth. It permits control of
“incurable” diseases, lengthening life span and enhancing the quality of life both at the same time.
Lapacho is a gift of nature to us humans and we may greatly benefit from accepting this gift.
Dosage: To strengthen the immune system, drink two to three cups each day, or take two capsules
three times daily. For infection/inflammation, cancers, or other serious illnesses, double the dosage.
Beware: Not all Pau d’Arco products sold in today’s grocery stores, on the internet and even in herbal
stores are potent enough to have the effects mentioned. Look for the most reputable stores known for their
high quality products, even if their prices are somewhat higher than at stores that sell the common brands.
However, I found that even the extracts offered at local health food stores still have some good benefits,
effective enough to balance a simple infection or immune weakness. Although the tea tends to be more
potent than capsules, it is less convenient.
Olive Leaf Extract
This ancient herbal remedy has very similar and equally powerful healing properties as Lapacho, so I
will omit repeating them here. I will mention, though, one particular ailment for which olive leaf extract
has especially astounding and fast-acting effects—Shingles. In most cases, five 150 mg capsules, or two
500 mg capsules a day, taken with food, helps to end this painful affliction within just three to four days.
For the very elderly patients, though, it might take as long as a week or two for full recovery.
Olive leaf extract is one of the natural alternatives to pharmaceutical antibiotics. It has long been
known for its antimicrobial properties, and has been officially tested as an antimicrobial agent, with
sufficient power to achieve a published status in peer-review journals.
Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus (Dong Quai in Chinese Medicine) is mostly used to strengthen immunity
and assist the body with preventing colds, the flu and other illnesses. However, according to Chinese
tradition, astragalus should not be taken during the early stage of infections. It may still ward off the flu,
however, if taken just as the first signs or symptoms begin to appear. Its greatest effects are preventative.
Other ailments which Astragalus may be used to treat are: AIDS, arteriosclerosis, chemotherapy side
effects, chronic active hepatitis, diabetes; genital herpes, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, and
insomnia.