Re: Some problems/questions re: Pau D'Arco

Many herbs will interact with metals and be rendered ineffective. If you're using herbs for medicinal purposes it is better to prepare them in clay or glass and use a cloth strainer...you can usually find these at health food stores...or you can strain it through a coffee filter. Since it is a bark you may need to boil it rather than just brew it like regular tea...can't remember for sure. I noticed a slight metallic taste to it as well...I think it's just the nature of the herb. Tweet