1. HOW LONG WILL THE TEA LAST IN THE REFRIGERATOR?
I prepare the tea one gallon at a time and keep it in a glass pitcher. It lasts indefinitely without change. It lasts infinitely longer than commercial type teas since it is immune to fungus. The shelf life of the bark is indefinite. The natural herb is just as effective after being stored for ten years as it was when originally processed.
2. HOW MUCH TEA SHOULD I DRINK FOR MY CONDITION?
If you have a serious affliction, such as cancer, I suggest that you start with drinking four glasses (8oz.) each day. You can increase or decrease this amount depending on how comfortable you feel. A couple of customers drink as much as a whole gallon of the tea each day with no discomfort. There are several customers that believe that more is better. I don't disagree...
I suggest drinking one or two glasses every day (as I do) as a "sure-fire" prevention for cancer and many other virus diseases (see "THE LIST"). None of hundreds of customers over the past decade has encountered new cancer while drinking the tea.
3. WHY DO YOU SAY THAT I MUST CONTINUE TO DRINK THE TEA AFTER I AM CURED?
Your body will return to the same state as it was prior to your disease. You will be susceptible, as before, to your same affliction. I know of at least three people that quit the tea after their cancer was completely cured. In each case their cancer returned.
4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE TEA TO CURE CANCER?
I know of at least twenty cancer victims that were diagnosed as "Terminal" and it took an average of 3 1/2 to 4 months to show no trace of cancer. Reports from customers show an increase in energy in one to two weeks. They experience a general feeling of well-being after a few weeks. The longer that you drink the tea, the better your health will be.
5. CAN I DRINK THE TEA WHILE TAKING CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENTS?
Yes, in fact the tea will diminish some of the side effects of chemo treatments. Pau d'Arco is totally harmless and can be used during radiation and after surgery. The tea does not interact with any known medications or drugs. Be sure to read "If I had Cancer".
6. DOES YERBE MATE' TEA ENHANCE THE EFFECTS OF PAU D'ARCO?
I have read two articles making this statement. I have found no documentation or evidence that this is a valid statement. Several customers have tried the combination but have not confirmed the statement. I do not recommend Yerb Mate' simply for the reason that it contains a large amount of a substance that duplicates the exact effects of caffeine.
7. IS PAU D'ARCO TEA IRRADIATED OR TREATED WITH PESTICIDES?
The Pau d'Arco tea (inner bark) is harvested from the Rain Forests in Northern Brazil. It is a "natural" product. Pau d'Arco tea is not irradiated or sprayed with pesticides. The herb that I have import from the botanical company in Sao Paulo, Brazil is lab tested at their facility for bacteria and other contaminates. The government of Brazil (agency called IBAMA) inspects and regulates botanical products exported from their country. The bark is also inspected and cleared by U.S. Customs and the FDA upon arrival in the United States. A certificate of authenticity is furnished with each shipment.
8. CAN PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN DRINK THE TEA?
The physician Professor Walter Accorsi and the experienced botanist Dr. Theodoro Meyer, who have intensively studied the applications of Pau d'Arco, agree that the tea can be enjoyed quite safely by men, women, and children of all ages, and even by pregnant women. ["The Healing Power of Pau d'Arco", Lubek, Lotus Light Pubs., p.43]
9. WILL THE TEA BE EFFECTIVE IF I GIVE IT TO MY DOG?
Several customers have used the tea for their pets and animals with success. Simply replace the animal's drinking water with a weak mixture of the tea. You can also use an eye dropper to inject directly in the mouth. For excellent health care for your pet dog (or cat) see Carol Pitlock's WEB site.