Pau d’arco, also known as Taheebo, is an herb grown in South America. It is a powerful antibiotic with virus-killing properties. Its compounds seem to attack the root or the very cause of the disease. This herbs main action is to put the body in a defensive posture, giving the energy to resist and fight off diseases. Pau d’arco has been used on cancer patients in some hosipitals in South America with great success. It contains a high amount of iron which aids in assimilating nutrients and eliminating wastes. Pau d’arco is a great immune builder, blood purifier, and also great for pains of the body!