1. Pau d’Arco

2. Vanilla

3. Chancapiedra

4. Chapparal

5. Sacha Jergon

Pau d’Arco

Pau D’Arco (Avellanedae or Tabebuia Impetiginosa) is the inner bark of a majestic flowering Amazonian tree. The pau d’arco tree grows up to 30 meters tall and the base of the tree can measure up to 3 meters in diameter.

The indigenous people noted that the pau d’arco tree does not rot, even when it is dead. The bark of Pau d’arco contains intrinsic chemical factors that fight fungi and mold, even in some of the wettest environments on Earth. This is probably how and why indigenous peoples began to use the bark for medicinal purposes to combat diseases caused by fungi.

Pau d’Arco is a wonderful herb with many documented properties and can help provide the following benefits:

It improves conditions related to toxic blood, such as acne, hepatitis, allergies and asthma produced by the environment, and poisons that attack the liver.

It stimulates the immune system to such a positive degree that it has traditionally been used as a primary treatment for viruses such as influenza, herpes or hepatitis.

Eliminates Candida and Candida-type problems from the body as a systemic antifungal, by stimulating the body’s own Candida scavengers.

It inhibits cell mutation induced by free radicals, especially those found within the blood or skin. It can also slow the spread of mutated cells and the formation of new malignant growths.

It balances blood sugar levels and reduces the amount of insulin that diabetics need.

Pau d’Arco teas are a fantastic base for cocoa drinks. Just add beans or cacao nibs and mix. Also adding some kind of sweetener (like raw yacon root syrup, agave cactus nectar, stevia, honey, fruits, etc.) makes a wonderful tasting drink; however, keep in mind that the more sweetener you use, the less effective the pau d’arco is.

Pau d’Arco tea has a wonderful taste and has a naturally sweet taste, but it does not contain sugar. Pau d’Arco is a great herbal base for all teas. Experiment with mixing it with other herbs.

Dosage: 10 grams make 1-2 liters of tea. 3.5 grams of herbal cat’s claw can be added to pau d’arco tea to make a traditional Peruvian Shipibo tea.

NOTE: As with many herbs, an excessive amount of Pau d’Arco tea can cause cramps, nausea, or intestinal discomfort. However, there have been no reports in the scientific literature of any danger from ingesting Pau d’Arco tea. Pau d’Arco tea has been used in humans for thousands of years.

Pau d’Arco tea recipe:

Pau D’Arco (10 grams)

Cat’s claw (3.5 grams)

Goji berries (20 grams)

Chancapiedra (3 grams)

1 raw vanilla bean

(This produces 2 liters of healing tea and is extraordinary when chilled)

Vanilla bean

From the exquisite flowers of the vanilla orchid come the pods that produce one of the best flavors in the world. Vanilla beans are the cured nuts of the only fruity orchid. Although there are about 150 species of vanilla orchids, only a few are used commercially.

Vanilla is one of the oldest and most expensive spices, as well as one of the most familiar, best known for its flavor-enhancing qualities and aromatic uses.

Among the purported health benefits of vanilla by ancient people was that it could act as an aphrodisiac. In the 1700s, doctors recommended drinking it as an infusion or tincture to increase male potency.

Studies have shown that vanilla can help people fall asleep faster and enter a state of deep REM sleep or sleep.

When shopping for vanilla, look for beans grown and hand-picked without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and cured only in the sun. Also, many vanilla beans are blanched in hot water to begin the curing process, this is different from the best ever. Stay away from vanilla extracts, especially artificial vanilla extracts, as when vanilla is processed in this way, it loses its health-enhancing herbal properties. Nothing compares to using whole, raw vanilla beans when you want a true vanilla flavor!

Suggested Use: Use in all of your favorite raw creations, including chocolate drinks, smoothies, and desserts. If you have a Vita Mix or other powerful blender, you can cut (with kitchen scissors) small chunks of the whole bean directly into your mixed creations (the beans, flavor, and nutrition go further this way). You can also add half a vanilla bean to any tea recipe along with the other herbs for a smooth, delicious flavor. Another way to use vanilla is to split the bean lengthwise, scrape off the thousands of little black seeds, and add them to your kitchen.

Chanca Piedra

Chancapiedra (Phyllanthus niruri) is one of the most important super herbs discovered in the entire history of herbalism due to its effect in the direct fight against calcium-forming organisms called nanobacteria. Nanobacteria have been linked to inflammation and the production of “bad calcium” in the human body. Almost all diseases known to humans, mammals, reptiles, and birds involve calcification. Calcification is the overproduction of “bad calcium” due to the growth of nanobacteria.

Chancapiedra’s name means “stone breaker” due to its ability to break down calcium phosphate (bad calcium) crystals. The historical use of this super herb to achieve excellent gallbladder and kidney health is well studied. In South America, Chancapiedra is also known for many other healing properties including helping: symptoms of malaria, fever, flu, relieving liver stagnation, improving digestion, and even as a mild laxative and pain reliever.

Precautions: People with heart conditions or taking prescription heart medications should consult their doctor before taking this superherba. This super herb is generally not recommended for people with hypoglycemic symptoms.

Chapparal

Chaparral is a plant that grows in the desert and contains a powerful substance known as NDGA (nordihydroguararetic acid). The active ingredients are found in the leaves that can be soaked in water for an hour; This cold chaparral tea water is taken internally or applied topically to the skin or hair. Chaparral has also been noted for its ability to relieve arthritic pain and contains powerful antioxidants that can act throughout the body to help reduce inflammation.

Suggested Uses for Chaparral:

Prepare a cold infusion of Noni Leaf Tea and Chaparral. Both Noni leaf and chaparral contain a wide range of antioxidants and work in combination to help protect our cells from free radical damage. To make an even higher antioxidant drink, use this iced tea as a base for a smoothie or sauce made with Raw Cacao.

Both Chuchuhuasi and Chaparral have the potential to relieve arthritic pain. Bring 3 cups of water with 2 teaspoons of Chuchuhuasi to a simmer and simmer for an hour. At the end of the hour, add 2 teaspoons of Chaparral in this tea. Let cool to room temperature, strain and drink slowly throughout the day.

Sacha Jergon

Sacha Jergon is one of the main herbs of traditional Amazonian herbalism. Sacha Jergón helps improve the effectiveness of the herbs with which it is used and is perhaps one of the best herbs in the world for liver support and rejuvenation. This perennial herb grows wild in the Amazon basin to the lower elevations of the Andes Mountains. The active elements of this herb are found in the whitish tuberous root. In its native habitat, the root is sprayed in cold water and then immediately drunk for the highest level of therapeutic benefit. This herb earned its name due to its effectiveness in fighting snake venom.

Sacha Jergón is an activator of other herbs and a liver rejuvenator. Sacha Jergón provides the key that unlocks the potential of many of the extraordinarily rich herbs of the Amazon. Sacha Jergón can be used in conjunction with any combination of herbs to help enhance immunity, cleanse the body, and restore optimal health and well-being.

NOTE: When choosing Sacha Jergon, look for sustainably harvested and wild-made products.

Sacha Jergón raw powder is in a form that can be easily mixed with any juice, smoothie or beverage. This herb has traditionally been used in cold water infusions, so no special preparation is required. Sacha Jergón mixes easily with cold water and has a slightly sweet taste. Sacha Jergón can even be mixed into a smoothie with raw cocoa beans to increase the antioxidant and heart-opening effects of raw chocolate.