Taheebo
A traditional South American botanical providing 720 mg of Pau d’Arco inner bark liquid extract per serving for healthy immune system support
Description
Is This Right for You?
This product may be a good fit if you:
- Want a concentrated Pau d’Arco extract rooted in centuries of South American traditional use
- Are drawn to distinctive botanicals with a long history and an intriguing modern research story
- Prefer a potent 100% liquid extract instead of brewing Pau d’Arco inner bark as a tea
- Like your ancient botanical traditions conveniently bottled, because nobody has time to simmer tree bark
Key Benefits
- Provides Pau d’Arco inner bark in a prepared liquid-extract format
- Provides a traditional botanical whose phytochemicals and biological activity continue to be studied
- Uses a convenient liquid format that can be taken directly under the tongue
- Offers a modern way to use a botanical with a long history in South American traditional medicine
Features
- Delivers 720 mg of lapacho per serving in a 100% liquid extract
- Two 2-fl.-oz. (60 mL) bottles per set
- 2-bottle set provides approximately 160 servings
- Only $0.24 per serving
Our Curated Standard
We favor whole-food and plant-based nutrition whenever practical, while recognizing that some nutrients are best delivered through thoughtfully formulated supplements. Every product we carry is evaluated for its ingredients, formulation, and how well it aligns with our standards before we recommend it.
Why These Ingredients Matter
| Ingredient | Why |
|---|---|
| Pau d’Arco Inner Bark | Pau d’Arco, also known as Taheebo or lapacho, is a South American botanical whose inner bark has a long history of traditional medicinal use. Modern research has examined its phytochemicals and biological activity, although human clinical research remains limited1,2 |
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Why We Carry It
Taheebo has been part of the Life Force product line for decades, and it offers something different from the vitamins, minerals, and other foundational nutrients in our catalog. Pau d’Arco is a traditional South American botanical with a long history of use, particularly in preparations made from the inner bark.
We also appreciate the practicality of this formula. People familiar with Pau d’Arco may know it as loose bark prepared as a tea or decoction. This product provides the inner bark as a ready-to-use liquid extract, making it much easier to incorporate into a modern supplement routine without measuring, simmering, or straining bark.
Traditional use isn’t the same thing as clinical proof, and the human research on Pau d’Arco remains limited. At the same time, its long ethnobotanical history and continuing scientific interest make it a botanical we think deserves to be presented with both respect for traditional knowledge and an honest look at what modern research does and does not yet tell us.
Why I Recommend It
Taheebo is another product that has been part of the Life Force product line for as long as I’ve been familiar with it. I’ve kept Taheebo in our cabinet for years. When I decide it’s time to reach for it, I usually take it for several days and, more often than not, with what I jokingly call my “Colloidal Silver chaser.” That’s simply my personal routine, not evidence of what either product will do for someone else, and I’m not making any health claims.
There’s something I have always told customers who ask me whether a supplement “works.” We can’t run a controlled experiment on ourselves. I can’t take Taheebo, see how I feel, and then go back in time and live those exact same days without it to see what would have happened. Personal experience is just that: personal experience. You’re the expert on yourself, and my job is to give you good information from reputable sources so you can decide whether something makes sense for you.
I also think it’s worth looking beyond our own modern experience when we evaluate traditional botanicals. Pau d’Arco has a long history of medicinal use, particularly in South American traditional practices. That history isn’t the same thing as modern clinical proof, but I don’t think it should be dismissed simply because the people who valued a plant for generations didn’t have today’s laboratories and clinical trials.
For my husband and me, Taheebo has earned a lasting place in our cabinet. I can’t tell you what it will do for you, but I can tell you why I continue to keep it in mine.
What’s In It
Pau d’Arco Liquid Extract (Inner Bark), Filtered Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Alcohol (20%), Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, and less than 0.2% Potassium Benzoate to preserve freshness.
How to Use It
Shake well before using. Take 1 dropper full in both the morning and evening. For optimal absorption, take directly under the tongue and hold for 1–2 minutes. One dropper full is one full squeeze of the rubber bulb. Warning: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product Questions
Is Taheebo the same thing as Pau d’Arco? Yes. Taheebo is one of the names used for Pau d’Arco, a botanical derived from the inner bark of South American trees classified in the Handroanthus genus and historically in Tabebuia. You may also see it called lapacho.
Does Taheebo need to be refrigerated? No. Taheebo does not require refrigeration. Store it according to the directions on the product label.
Is this the same as Pau d’Arco tea? It comes from the same traditionally used botanical material (Pau d’Arco inner bark), but this product is a prepared liquid extract rather than loose bark for brewing. One serving provides 720 mg of Pau d’Arco/Lapacho Liquid Extract (Inner Bark). Because the label does not provide an equivalency between the extract and brewed Pau d’Arco, we don’t equate a serving with a particular amount of tea.
Do I have to speak Portuguese for Taheebo to work? Nope. Your taste buds may know you’ve taken something botanical, but Taheebo requires no language skills whatsoever.
Can I take Taheebo if I use medications? Check with your healthcare professional first. The product label specifically advises people who are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications to consult their healthcare professional before use. Pau d’Arco has also been reported to have potential interactions with anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications.
Ordering Questions
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The following references are provided for general educational information about the botanical discussed on this page and should not be interpreted as endorsements of this product:
1Red Lapacho (Tabebuia impetiginosa)—a global ethnopharmacological commodity?, Journal of Ethnopharmacology
2Tabebuia impetiginosa: A Comprehensive Review on Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Immunopharmacological Properties, Molecules
* Health Information: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information on this page is for educational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.
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