This tree has long been used in various civilizations.

The Incas used it to treat snake bites.

Healers in South America use it as an anti-infective, anti-tumor.

They use the bark harvested from wild trees.

Rich in quinone, naphthoquinone, lapachone, flavonoids, coumarins..., it is antioxidant, invigorating.

It would help to fight certain viral or microbial infections.