Pao Pereira

From Folk Remedy to the Latest Research Programs

Pao pereira (Geissospermum Vellosii, or Geissospermum leave Velloso, or TabernaeMontana), also spelled Pau pereira, is a well-known tree, native to South America. Long before the supplements offered by Maison Beljanski, folk preparations made from the tree bark have been used for centuries by Indian tribes, to support and stimulate their immune systems. Pao pereira’s traditional use is well-recognized as an excellent tonic and powerful remedy against intermittent fevers. The first official monograph on the benefits of Pao pereira goes back to 1848, when Ezequiel Correa Dos Santos presented his thesis “Monographia do Geissospermum vellosii vulgo Pao pereira” to the Faculty of Medicine of Rio de Janeiro.

In the 80s, Mirko Beljanski, PhD, identified flavopereirine, an alkaloid found in the bark of Pao pereira, as the active molecule of this powerful botanical and studied its effect on numerous cell lines, healthy or cancerous. Dr. Beljanski developed a standardized extract of the botanical, and popularized the tree through his many publications dedicated to the selective activity of the alkaloid. The Beljanski Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to study the health benefits of natural compounds, has since developed numerous research programs in partnerships with several academic institutions to further document the mechanisms of actions by which Pao pereira effectively supports prostate health, pancreatic health, ovarian health or colorectal health, among its many benefits.

Pao Pereira - Fair Trade, Sustainability and Responsible Development

Maison Beljanski proudly provides The Beljanski Foundation all the botanical extracts needed for its research programs. Maison Beljanski sources powerful, natural botanicals through fair trade and sustainable practices. Fair trade provides people from developing countries proper working conditions and a way out of poverty. Pao pereira bark sheds naturally all year round, making its harvest perfectly sustainable. Regular exports lift people out of poverty, give them a reason to value their natural surroundings and make them want to develop the economic prospects their environment has to offer.

Providing Pao Pereira and More for
Scientific Research Programs

Maison Beljanski is grateful for the opportunity to support The Beljanski Foundation by providing it with all the botanical extracts needed for its many research programs. Over the years Maison Beljanski has provided Pao pereira, Rauwolfia vomitoria, Ginkgo Biloba extracts, Teas and RNA fragments used by The Beljanski Foundation for scientific research. Maison Beljanski heartfully endorses The Beljanski Foundation’s overall mission to study and share knowledge of natural solutions to help support health and wellness. Every research program is designed as a continuation of Dr. Beljanski’s scientific breakthroughs regarding the role of environmental toxins in the onset of disease.