Evidence supporting the use of: Copaiba Oil
For the health condition: Athlete's Foot

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Copaiba oil, derived from the resin of trees in the genus Copaifera, has a long history of use in South American traditional medicine for various skin conditions, including fungal infections like Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis). Scientifically, Copaiba oil contains sesquiterpenes such as β-caryophyllene, which have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in laboratory settings. Several in vitro studies have shown that copaiba oil and its constituents possess activity against dermatophytes, the group of fungi responsible for Athlete’s Foot. For instance, research published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002) and Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (2006) found that copaiba oil could inhibit the growth of Trichophyton rubrum and other fungi commonly implicated in skin infections. However, these findings are largely limited to laboratory (in vitro) studies, and there is a lack of robust clinical trials in humans confirming its effectiveness or safety for topical use in treating Athlete's Foot. As a result, while there is some scientific basis for its antifungal potential, the overall quality and quantity of evidence remain low, justifying a rating of 2 out of 5. More clinical research is necessary before copaiba oil can be recommended as a standard treatment for Athlete’s Foot.

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