Evidence supporting the use of: Copaiba balsam
For the health condition: Acne
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Copaiba balsam has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, especially in South America, for a variety of skin conditions, including acne. The traditional use stems from its perceived anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which are attributed to its high content of sesquiterpenes and diterpenic acids, such as β-caryophyllene. Ethnobotanical records indicate that indigenous peoples have applied copaiba oil topically to wounds, ulcers, and inflamed skin, and anecdotal reports extend this practice to acne-prone skin. However, while there are some laboratory studies indicating that copaiba oil exhibits antibacterial activity against certain strains of bacteria, robust clinical studies directly evaluating its efficacy and safety for acne treatment are lacking. The evidence, therefore, is largely traditional with only preliminary scientific support, and there is insufficient high-quality clinical research to confirm its effectiveness for acne. Most topical acne treatments with established efficacy are supported by randomized clinical trials, a standard not yet met by copaiba balsam. As such, while the traditional use is well documented, scientific validation for its use in acne remains limited.
Other ingredients used for Acne
AjoeneAloe vera
alpha-pinene
berberine
bisabolol
black cumin
burdock
bасора
Cannabis sativa oil
chamomile
cucumber
turmeric
curcumin
DIM (diindolylmethane)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
evening primrose oil
garlic bulb
green tea
hemp oil
honeysuckle
L-cystine
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
lavender
licorice root
Monolaurin
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
oregon grape
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
phenolic compounds
scrophularia root
Sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
seaweed
Zinc
shen-chu
Neem tree
paederia foetida
Tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
chrysanthemum
Morinda
oriental arborvitae
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
fulvic acid
herbal blend (proprietary)
melaleuca alternifolia
indigo leaves
15,16-Dihydrotanshinone I
ash
apple cider vinegar
alpha-terpineol
azelaic acid
Allicin
Abrus
andrographolide
Alpha hydroxy acids
Allantoin
Asteraceae
argan nut oil
Anemarrhena
bee propolis
black seed
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
banyan
bee products
Bassia scoparia
coconut
caryophyllene
Calendula
chlorophyllin
carvacrol
Curcuminoid
Chinese raisintree
curcumen
Centipeda
Curcuma
chinatree
castile soap
copaiba oil
Clerodendrum indicum
cannabichromene
cannabigerol
Dianthus
Eclipta
essential oil blend
evening primrose oil
ethyl linoleate
eugenol
estrogen
fatty acids
gallic acid
Glycolic acid
glyceryl monolaurate
Glabridin
honey
heal-all
Hydrocolloid
henna
Himalaya berry
hemp
Isatis
Immortelle
Indian fagonia
jojoba oil
Kigelia africana
Kokilaksha
Lactobacillus plantarum
Litsea
lactic acid
Lactobacillus
Labdanum
Melia
Monoterpenes
mangostin
Momordica
Mahonia
Marking Nut Tree
Nigella seed
Propolis
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
phlorotannins
probiotics
Pansit-pansitan
Peptides
Sophora
Sesquiterpenes
Shikonin
Self-Heal
Soapberry
Stellaria dichotoma
Smoketree
Terpenoids
Thymoquinone
Terpinen-4-ol
Triterpenes
Thymol
Tea Tree Oil
Tagetes
Violet
Viola
White Tea
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
Xanthorrhizol
Other health conditions supported by Copaiba balsam
AbrasionsAbscesses
Acne
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Fungal Infections
Gingivitis
Impetigo
Infection
Infection (bacterial)