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   Lapacho

   Studies by the U.S. National Cancer Institute showed that lapacho may prevent, delay, or treat cancer; but the oral doses needed to reach useful levels in the blood also cause severe side effects.
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   Lapachol

   Lapachol is a natural organic compound isolated from the lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellandedae) Chemically, it is a derivative of naphthoquinone, related to vitamin K. Once studied as a possible treatment for some types of cancer, lapachol's potential is now considered low due to its toxic side effects.

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• Lapacho,
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