Pau D'Arco Contains these Substances (mg of Substance per 100 grams)  

Carotenoids: Beta Carotene

Lipids: Phytosterols Beta-Sitosterol        

Minerals: Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, Tin, Zinc, Iron                            

Organic Acids: Chrysophanic Acid, Benzoic Acid Derivatives         

Quinones: Anthraquinones                                 

Naphthoquinones: 1,000 -2,000  Lapachol      

Alpha-Lapachone   

Beta-Lapachone      

Deoxylapachol         

Xyloidone      

Naphthofurandiones (Furonaphthoquinones)                                   

Vitamins: Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C     

Volatile Oils: Carnosol                              

Other: Dehydroisolapachone, Dehydrotectol, Xyliodone, Coumarins         

Ref: In-Tele-Health © 2008  (from Hyperhealth Pro CD-ROM)