{"product_id":"pau-darco","title":"Loose Pau D'Arco","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandroanthus impetiginosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Herb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePau d'Arco is harvested from the inner bark of a South American tree and has a long history in traditional herbal practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Historical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndigenous peoples of South America traditionally used Pau d'Arco as part of wellness preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMay Support*\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily vitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive lifestyles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal wellness support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePreparation Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinctures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoody, earthy, and mildly bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInteresting Herbal Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Pau d'arco\" is Portuguese for \"bow stick\" — the tree's strong, dense wood was traditionally used by Indigenous peoples to craft hunting bows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Pau D'Arco taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePau d'Arco has a woody, earthy flavor with a mild bitterness typical of inner tree barks. Its grounded taste makes it a sturdy base note in bark and root blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is Pau D'Arco traditionally prepared?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it is a dense bark, it is traditionally simmered as a decoction to draw out its character, though it can also be steeped as a longer-infused tea. It is also prepared as a tincture in folk practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan Pau D'Arco be blended with other herbs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is a classic companion in traditional bark-and-root blends. It is often combined with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/oregon-grape-root\"\u003eOregon Grape Root\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/peony-root\"\u003ePeony Root\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/rosemary\"\u003eRosemary\u003c\/a\u003e in time-honored herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/oregon-grape-root\"\u003eOregon Grape Root\u003c\/a\u003e — a fellow bitter root that simmers well in the same decoction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/peony-root\"\u003ePeony Root\u003c\/a\u003e — its slight sweetness balances Pau d'Arco's woody bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/rosemary\"\u003eRosemary\u003c\/a\u003e — an aromatic lift for earthy bark blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/sarsaparilla-root\"\u003eSarsaparilla Root\u003c\/a\u003e — a sweet, vanilla-like root traditionally simmered alongside barks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Herbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/mugwort\"\u003eMugwort\u003c\/a\u003e — a storied herb of European folk tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/mullein-leaf\"\u003eMullein Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e — a soft, mild leaf for gentle infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/nettle-leaf\"\u003eNettle Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e — a nutritive green classic of everyday teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/oat-straw\"\u003eOat Straw\u003c\/a\u003e — a mellow herb often steeped in long infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keha Wellness","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":48274506907883,"sku":"KEHA-LH-PAUDARCO-1OZ","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":48274506940651,"sku":"KEHA-LH-PAUDARCO-2OZ","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":48274506973419,"sku":"KEHA-LH-PAUDARCO-4OZ","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz","offer_id":48274507006187,"sku":"KEHA-LH-PAUDARCO-8OZ","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":48274507038955,"sku":"KEHA-LH-PAUDARCO-16OZ","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/kehawellness.com\/products\/pau-darco","provider":"Keha Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}