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Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wonder Laboratories

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Wonder Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for infections (bacterial, fungal, yeast), inflammation, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pau d'Arco. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: pau d'arco inner bark at 500 mg per capsule. Pau d'arco is a botanical extract from the inner bark of a tropical tree; it's been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, though modern evidence for most uses is limited.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (gelatin, cellulose, and magnesium stearate) that help form and deliver the supplement.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Pau D'arco product and its label doesn't state a use — see Pau D'arco's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that pau d'arco works reliably for cancer, peptic ulcers, wound healing, or dysmenorrhea (period pain). For all of these uses, the data is insufficient to make a firm rating.

If you're considering this supplement for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pau D'arco

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pau d'arco is generally well tolerated at typical doses, but human safety data is limited and higher doses (above 1.5 grams daily of its lapachol compound) carry real risks. At those higher doses, it may cause anemia, bleeding, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Avoid pau d'arco during pregnancy — the safety data advises against it due to possible harm to the developing baby. There isn't enough information to know if it's safe while breastfeeding, so avoid it then as well.

Occupational exposure to pau d'arco sawdust can cause asthma and severe skin reactions, though this is unlikely from taking the supplement itself.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pau D'arco

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Pau D'arco.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking pau d'arco, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, or dabigatran) — pau d'arco may increase your bleeding risk through a Moderate interaction.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Pau d'Arco Inner Bark may be worth considering if you've researched it for a specific use and discussed it with your doctor, but the evidence for most claimed benefits isn't solid. The main caution is bleeding risk if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — check with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

Avoid this supplement if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. At standard doses it's generally tolerated, but don't exceed higher amounts without medical oversight.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Wonder Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 099528326259
Net contents 250 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 315236
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
250
UPC/BARCODE
099528326259
IngredientAmount% DV
Pau d'Arco500 mg--

Other ingredients: k-Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP<2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Made in USA

Gluten Free

Wonder's Premium Wildcrafted Brazilian Pau d' Arco is harvested from its natural, wild environment high in the Brazilian mountains.

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees-86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

Formula

Tabebuia impetiginosa species Lapachol Lapacho Tea

Ko (Kosher Service)

Seals/Symbols

Ko (Kosher Service)

General Statements

Formula 326

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 3 capsules three times daily, with a large glass of water.

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Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Pau d'Arco

Interacts with
122 drugs
500 mg per serving

Pau d'arco is a South American tree bark traditionally used for infections and inflammation, and it contains compounds like lapachol that show activit...

Pau d'Arco monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: K-Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Pau d'Arco1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, pau d'arco might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that pau d'arco reduces platelet aggregation and may interfere with vitamin K. One clinical study shows that taking the lapachol constituent of pau d'arco in doses above 1.5 grams daily increases the risk of bleeding. The effects of whole pau d'arco or pau d'arco extract in humans are unclear.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg, from the product label.

Wonder Laboratories

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Name
Wonder Laboratories
Street Address
115 S.C.T. Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
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Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is pau d'arco, and where does it come from?
Pau d'arco is the inner bark of a tree native to tropical regions. It's been used in traditional medicine for centuries, though modern research hasn't confirmed most of the uses people claim for it. This supplement gives you 500 mg per capsule.
Can I take pau d'arco if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against pau d'arco during pregnancy due to possible harm to your baby. There also isn't enough information to know if it's safe while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it then too. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about alternatives.
Does pau d'arco actually work for cancer, ulcers, or wound healing?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to say it works reliably for any of those uses. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can give you a better sense of what the current research actually supports.
What side effects might I get from pau d'arco?
At standard doses, it's generally well tolerated. But at higher doses (above 1.5 grams daily), it may cause anemia, increased bleeding, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Human safety data is limited, so stick to the labeled dose and talk with your pharmacist if you have concerns.
Can I take this with my blood thinner or aspirin?
Pau d'arco may increase your bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking both — they can review your specific medications and advise you on whether it's safe.

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The Full Monographs Behind Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Pau d'Arco Inner Bark 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Pau D'arco 6 references
  1. Gómez Castellanos JR, Prieto JM, Heinrich M. Red Lapacho (Tabebuia impetiginosa)--a global ethnopharmacological commodity? J Ethnopharmacol 2009;121:1-13. PubMed
  2. Guerra, Mde O., Mazoni, A. S., Brandao, M. A., and Peters, V. M. Toxicology of Lapachol in rats: embryolethality. Braz.J Biol. 2001;61(1):171-174. PubMed
  3. Felicio, A. C., Chang, C. V., Brandao, M. A., Peters, V. M., and Guerra, Mde O. Fetal growth in rats treated with lapachol. Contraception 2002;66(4):289-293. PubMed
  4. Son, D. J., Lim, Y., Park, Y. H., Chang, S. K., Yun, Y. P., Hong, J. T., Takeoka, G. R., Lee, K. G., Lee, S. E., Kim, M. R., Kim, J. H., and Park, B. S. Inhibitory effects of Tabebuia impetiginosa inner bark extract on platelet aggregation and vascular s
  5. Block JB, Serpick AA, Miller W, Wiernik PH. Early clinical studies with lapachol (NSC-11905). Cancer Chemother Rep 2. 1974;4(4):27-8.
  6. Algranti E, Mendonça EM, Ali SA, Kokron CM, Raile V. Occupational asthma caused by Ipe (Tabebuia spp) dust. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2005;15(1):81-3.

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