{"product_id":"palo-azul-wood-pieces-eysenhardtia-polystachya","title":"Palo Azul Wood Pieces (Eysenhardtia Polystachya)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalo Azul Wood Pieces (Eysenhardtia polystachya) are the dried heartwood pieces of a traditional tree native to Mexico, widely used in Mexican herbal medicine and Indigenous healing traditions for their ability to support kidney function, promote urinary tract health, and assist the body's natural detoxification processes. The name \"Palo Azul,\" meaning \"blue stick,\" comes from the remarkable blue fluorescence that can appear in the tea under certain lighting conditions. This wood has long been valued as a gentle cleansing herb that supports fluid balance, urinary comfort, and overall wellness. Its nature is generally considered mildly cooling, slightly sweet, and cleansing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn traditional use, Palo Azul is most commonly prepared as a decoction, simmered for extended periods to extract its beneficial compounds. It is traditionally used to support healthy kidney function, promote urination, and help flush excess waste from the body, particularly in cases of water retention, urinary discomfort, and general metabolic imbalance. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for regular use as a wellness tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Azul has also been traditionally associated with supporting joint comfort and reducing excess uric acid accumulation, making it a popular herb among individuals seeking support for joint mobility and healthy fluid metabolism. In Mexican folk practice, it is often consumed as part of cleansing programs designed to support the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern research shows that Eysenhardtia polystachya contains flavonoids, polyphenols, chalcones, and antioxidant compounds with documented diuretic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, nephroprotective, and metabolic-supportive effects. These constituents support its traditional role in kidney health, urinary wellness, and systemic cleansing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach batch of Palo Azul Wood Pieces (Eysenhardtia polystachya) is carefully harvested and cut to preserve its dense wood structure, natural aroma, and beneficial compounds. When simmered, it produces a mild, smooth, slightly sweet herbal tea traditionally used to support kidney function, promote healthy urination, encourage fluid balance, and maintain overall wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EG Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":47745944649981,"sku":"LA-6016","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":47745944682749,"sku":"LA-6017","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":47745944715517,"sku":"LA-6018","price":28.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":47745944748285,"sku":"LA-6019","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6732\/8765\/files\/Palo-Azul-Wood-Pieces-Eysenhardtia-Polystachya.png?v=1782193298","url":"https:\/\/laherb.com\/en-ca\/products\/palo-azul-wood-pieces-eysenhardtia-polystachya","provider":"LA Herb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}