Testimonials on Lapacho Tea

• In some testimonials there was a case wherein a woman who is in the verge of death because of intestinal cancer, she has been operated on five times in eight months period, and the operation didn't do anything to cure her. But after just one day of treatment with taheebo, she slept peacefully for the first time in eight months. After taking taheebo regularly for a couple of months she was cured.
• Another testimonial was a dog with a reoccurring tumor; the vet would drain periodically the pus from dog's tumor. When the owner of the dog found a good naturopath, the doctor instructed the owner to make large pots of taheebo tea. The dog was to drink no water but instead drink as much taheebo tea as he wanted to. The owner was also instructed not to give the dog prepared dog food, but instead give him brown rice, steamed carrots and raw meat ground together with comfrey leaf. The dog recovered fast and within a couple of weeks the tumor disappeared.

Yerba Mate's Amazing Health Benefits

I work in a call center here in the Philippines, many times I have to work on night shifts (11:30PM-8:30AM). Yerba mate keeps me awake the whole night. I fel like I have complete control on my wakefulness. However, the opportunity to rest is just around the corner if I want to without any sleeping troubles. So what exactly yerba mate is?

Yerba mate tea is a beverage that comes from a tree called ilex paraguariensis. The leaves of this tree are harvested, dried and then brewed to form the tea. It was first developed by Guarani Indians lived in South America. Traditionally, close friends and family members would share the same cup of yerba mate, often drinking from the same straw, which was a sign of trust, friendship and acceptance. Yerba mate has since caught on in many cultures for its many purported benefits.

1. Immunity

   • Free radicals are particles in the body that clump together and cause various problems to develop. These are caused from unhealthful habits, stress, pollutants in the air and chemicals that are ingested from drugs and foods. Yerba mate is believed to have a detoxifying effect when it is consumed, causing toxins to be flushed. This in turn causes the immune system to work more efficiently. It is also a powerful antioxidant. According to a study done at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, yerba mate promotes cell survival better than green tea and red wine.

   Fatigue

   • When it comes to energy levels, people often resort to coffee or caffeine products to get a lift. But some of those people end up suffering side effects such as jitters and nervousness. Yerba mate has a lower amount of caffeine and they also have a substance called theobromine. This is weaker than caffeine but it still stimulates the central nervous system and gives you increased energy, less anxiety and improved mental clarity. According to U.S. author and physician Andrew Weil, Florida International University researchers are trying to determine why yerba mate doesn't bother people as much as other caffeinated beverages.

   Weight Loss

   • To lose weight, you need to burn calories, eat less and exercise more. There are a lot of supplements and formulas on the market that people use to kick-start their fat burning goals. Yerba mate appears to offer a few benefits in this area. It increases your metabolism, it helps suppress the appetite and also helps to flush water from the system.

   Intestinal Problems

   • The digestive tract has a tendency to get backed up with fecal matter and constipation can develop. This is usually because of following a diet that is low in fiber and high in saturated fats. Yerba mate does two things that are beneficial to the digestive system: It helps to soften backed up fecal matter and it also helps stimulate the intestines to work properly again.

   Oxygenation

   • The heart is one of the strongest muscles in the body. It needs an adequate oxygen supply to work optimally. Athletes, such as body builders and runners, rely on carbohydrates for energy and a good supply of oxygen to their muscles for long workouts. Yerba mate appears to help the body break down carbohydrates for energy during exercise in a process called aerobic glycolysis, and it also increases the amount of oxygen going to the heart. This reduces lactic acid buildup in the body, which may improve cardiac efficiency.

Documented Properties of Lapacho

• Documented Properties - analgesic, anti-abscess, antibacterial, anticarinomic, antiedemic, anticoagulant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antiseptic, antileukemic, antimicrobial, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antirheumatic, antitumor, antiviral, cytotoxic, cardiotonic, hepatotonic, immunostimulant, antivenin and mild laxative

• Phytochemical (plant chemical) of lapacho - aluminum, anthraquinones, ascorbic acid, ash, betacarotene, beta-sitosterol, barium, bromine, calcium, carbohydrates, chromium, chrysophanic acid, cobalt, dehydrotectal, fat, flavonoids, fiber, iron, iodine, lapachol, magnesium, manganese, naphtoquinones, niacin, phosporus, potassium, protein, quercetin, quenchua, riboflavin, selenium, silicon, sodium, strontium, thiamine, tin, xyloidone, zinc.

Medical Experts on Lapacho Herbal Tea

• Dr. Theodore Meyer of Argentina - "It fights against pain, acts as a natural tranquilizer, decongestant, induces urination, lowers blood pressure. It heals wounds and fights infections. Boosts one's appetite and gives energy to the body."
• Dr. James Duke and Dr. Norman Farnsworth of National Institute of Health in United States "lapacho has a nutrient called lapachol which , no doubt, has superior property to cure cancer"
• Dr. Jonathan Hartwell of US Cancer Chemotherapy National Service Center -- he discovered the most concrete evidence of Lapachol's effectiveness against tumor and was able to extract pure Lapachol which he proved to be the most active ingredient of Lapacho. He also discovered the other nutrient found in lapacho, the "quenchua" which he said to be a very potent natural antibiotic which has virtually no side effects at all.
• Dr. Alfred Taylor of Texas -- "in our 20 years of doing intensive research on cancer, we have never discovered any man-made chemical or nutrient that is more effective than those that are found in plants like lapacho.
• Dr. Orlando dei Santi of Brazil -- he reported his success in saving the life of his beloved brother from leukemia by just giving him lapacho tea everyday for 30 days.
• Professor Goncalves de Lima, director of Recife Institute of Antibiotics in Brazil, did a research on Lapacho for 7 years and was able to prove its potency against various kinds of tumors.
• Dr. Pratz Ruiz of Argentina reported the miraculous effects of Lapacho in different kinds of diseases. He mentioned the case of a 5-year old girl who was brought to her almost dead because of myeloid leukemia. He gave the child Lapacho tea and after 24 days she had completely recuperated. This is just one of the thousands of cases reported by Dr. Ruiz.

Lapacho Chemical Composition

Chemical composition of Lapacho according to THE MERCK INDEX and to University of the Philippines' Natural Science Research Institute, Diliman Quezon City:

• Lapachol (2-hydroxy3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-1, 4naphtalenedione) ... 40.00 mg/g
• Calcium ... 41,408.00 mg/kg
• Potassium ...1,096.00 mg/kg
• Sodium ...27.00 mg/kg
• Copper ... 3.70 mg/kg
• Iron ... 22.00 mg/kg

According to the doctors and researchers of the South and West America, Lapacho can help cure the following diseases:

• All yeast and viral infections
• All kinds of tumors and cancers
• Atherosclerosis, high blood and other nerve and heart diseases
• Gout, Arthritis and other kidney problems
• All sorts of pain and discomfort
• Aging and other diseases related to it
• Gallstones, kidney stones and other crystal formation in the body
• Neuritis and other diseases related to nervousness
• Diabetes, asthma, allergies and internal organ diseases
• Diseases with unknown causes and origin

History of Lapacho

LaPacho Herbal Tea is from the innermost bark of the lapacho tree (scientific name: Tabebuia Impetiginosa) which can be abundantly found in Mt. Andes and in the forests of Amazon in Brazil. The said places are famous for having the purest and freshest air in the world. The LaPacho Tree belongs to the Bignoniaceae Family, a group of plants that are known for their medicinal values.

For centuries, the Incas and the other elderly Indians in Brazil have been using this tea to cure various diseases with very promising effects thus the tree was named "Divine Tree"

Most of the initial research and studies were conducted in Brazil only and were spearheaded by Dr. Orlando dei Santi, Professor Goncalvez de Lima, and Dr. Radames Accorso. However, in 1977 Dr. Theodore Meyer of Argentina announced the miraculous effects of LaPacho and since then LaPacho had been so famous.