Pau Darco Inner vs Origanum Minutiflorum

The inner bark of a South American rainforest tree; lapachol and beta-lapachone have antimicrobial, antifungal, and antitumor activity used by Inca civilization.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Lapachol, Beta-lapachone, Xyloidone, Anthraquinones

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Infections and candida in South American tradition, Cancer treatment in folk tradition, Arthritis and inflammation

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Antifungal for candida, Antimicrobial and antiviral, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

15-20g inner bark decoction or 300mg extract three times daily

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Avoid with anticoagulants, Avoid in pregnancy

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Nausea, GI disturbance, Anticoagulant effects

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset