Frontier Co-op Pau d'Arco Bark, Cut & Sifted, Kosher, Non-irradiated | 1 lb. Bulk Bag | Tabebuia impetiginosa (Mart. ex DC.)

I bought this to help with a candida infection as prescription medicines have provided very little relief. They also have bad side effects. It seems to be helping with the fungal infection. I have been able to reduce my prescription medication to once daily for the first time in 4 years. I brew it in a small saucepan on the stove for approximately 20 minutes then strain. It actually does not taste bad at all. I have also been pleased to notice that my arthritic nodules on my hands have reduced dramatically in the month that I have been drinking the tea. I usually drink the tea in the AM & PM. I take it in capsule form twice during the day. My mother starting drinking it a week after I did. She has also noticed a decrease in her arthritic nodules. It seems to be helping with my overall joint pain. I have not noticed any side effects at all. This brand seems to be of good quality. I don't have anything to compare it to as this is my first time purchasing this product. It is certainly more cost effective than the tea bags.

I use this for health reasons & I have a tea infuser ball & an OXO metal tea infuser basket which makes using this tea easier. The basket works the best in my opinion. You will get some bark in your tea, but I'm drinking this for health, so the little amount of bark I eat (drink) is not bad (for me). If you hate any amount of tea particles in your tea, you may be disappointed. I have never found a loose tea or tea ball or basket that gets all the particles out though. I like the taste. It is stronger than Pau D'Arco tea bags & you can adjust the amount you use if you really want a strong taste. I also like Dandelion tea, those earthier tasting teas, if that helps with what this would taste like. Dandelion tea is earthier in my opinion. This is just a nice subtle earthy tea.

So, this Pau D'Arco came in a large mylar/foil package and NOT in a wrapped paper package as depicted in the picture. It would be nice if when they went to the trouble of mylar/foil packaging they would have made it a zip-loc type.... but, it's not a huge issue. Just be careful when you first open it so you don't spill a bunch.The product is certainly "cut & sifted", so if you are familiar with that terminology you know what you are getting. There is a lot of "powder" but a vast majority of the content is shredded bark. I, too, believe this to absolutely be Pau D'Arco and it brews/steeps very well in the cut & sifted form. You want to be sure to bring your water to a decent boil and either pour over or add your Pau D'Arco and LET IT STEEP FOR A LONG TIME.The taste is a nice, mild woodsy taste that does remind you of sassafras root. I've included this in a protocol I am using to help my cat with an osteosarcoma. I make a REALLY concentrated form of the tea and use a dropper to put it in her mouth. She actually loves it... and she'll sip the regular strength "iced tea" version straight from my glass when I'm not looking. :)As for human consumption, it makes a great tea, either hot or cold!

I have been disappointed with other natural products like this that arrive stale and full of dirt. While this had a very small amount of grit, this seems to have been well sifted & fresh I am excited to make the tea tonight. It is very good for bladder infections.

This is a good product, proper taste and good value.Only important thing that I do not like for a large bag like this is that it does not come with a resealable air tight bag, so I had to invest in some big mason jars to store it after opening the bag it came in.

I've researched this herb's natural antibacterial properties. This is the reason I bought it in the first place and I'm very pleased with the results thus far. Will do an update after a few more weeks.

I make a lot of herbal teas, and Pau D'arco Bark is a great addition to my daily routine. I just added a tablespoon to my signature ice tea. 10 black tea bags, hand full of hibiscus flowers, 1 tablespoon each dehydrated Cara Cara orange peels, honeysuckle, rose pedal, leaves and hips, goldenrod.. all dehydrated and powder. Steeped in 180°f or just before boiling water until cool, mix in sweetener and top off a 1 gallon tea jug refrigerator over night before using to marry all the favorite, I add lemon juice, elderberry and homemade apple cider vinegar to a quart jar top adjust sweeten and top off with herbal ice tea and enjoy throughout the day. I don't drink any manufacture drinks, due to my T2 diabetes and IBD/UC.

I never write reviews but this product is amazing. Amazon wouldn't let me post what i really wanted to say but it's good. Taste is good not bad