{"product_id":"pau-d-arco-bark","title":"Pau D'Arco Bark (Tabebuia impetiginosa) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePau D’Arco Bark \u003cem\u003e(Tabebuia impetiginosa)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePau D’Arco — also known as Lapacho or Taheebo — is a magnificent flowering tree native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Central and South America. Prized for its striking purple-pink blossoms and exceptionally dense, rot-resistant heartwood, the tree has been a cornerstone of indigenous botanical traditions throughout the Amazon basin and Andean regions for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Pau D’Arco is sourced from the inner bark of sustainably harvested trees, dried and cut to preserve its natural botanical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabebuia impetiginosa (syn. Handroanthus impetiginosus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bignoniaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pau D’Arco, Lapacho, Taheebo, Purple Lapacho, Ipe Roxo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably Wildcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous tan to reddish-brown bark pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, slightly woody, faintly bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter, woody, mildly astringent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTabebuia impetiginosa is a large deciduous tree that can reach heights of 30 meters, distinguished by its spectacular display of tubular purple-pink flowers that bloom before the leaves emerge each spring. The tree is found throughout Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru, where it grows in tropical dry forests and gallery forests. Its inner bark — the layer between the outer bark and the heartwood — is the part traditionally harvested and used in botanical preparations. The tree's remarkable resistance to decay and fungal growth has long fascinated both indigenous peoples and botanical researchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndigenous peoples of the Amazon and Andes have used Pau D’Arco bark for centuries, preparing it primarily as a decoction or tea. The Incas and other pre-Columbian civilizations documented its use in their botanical traditions. It was introduced to broader Western botanical awareness in the mid-20th century and has since become a well-known botanical in both South American and international herbal traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer 1–2 tablespoons of bark in 4 cups of water for 20–30 minutes. Strain and drink as a tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures \u0026amp; Extracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally combined with other South American botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Sustainably Wildcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Inner Bark Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried bark maintains its quality for 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584061178155,"sku":"SQ5854508","price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_01e8507e-d09f-4351-843b-a1ad750fa247.png?v=1764893859","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/pau-d-arco-bark","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}