What is Taheebo?

Tabebuia is a large genus of tropical trees that grows worldwide. According to one source, the correct name for the source species is T. impetiginosa; however, the majority of biological and chemical studies of the plant refer to T. avellaneda. The commercial product is derived from the inner bark. The tree grows widely throughout tropical South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. It has a hard, durable, and attractive wood that is extremely resistant to insect and fungal attack.

What is it used for?

Traditional/Ethnobotanical uses

Taheebo has been promoted for many years as an anticancer herb, and lay reports have claimed efficacy in a variety of cancers. Antifungal and antibiotic properties also are claimed in promotional literature, with topical and oral dosing for candidiasis. While taheebo shows some promise, no clinical trials have been conducted for any indication. But people who use Tabeebo swore it has helped them with their medical condition, as a relief and sometimes a cure.