Jojoba oil has been traditionally used for various skin ailments, including boils, in folk and alternative medicine. The oil is valued for its moisturizing and soothing properties and is sometimes applied topically to irritated or inflamed skin. However, there is very limited direct scientific evidence supporting the use of jojoba oil specifically for treating or supporting the healing of boils (furuncles). Boils are typically caused by bacterial infections (most often Staphylococcus aureus), and effective treatment usually involves antibacterial agents and sometimes medical intervention.

Jojoba oil contains wax esters that are similar to the natural sebum produced by human skin, which may help maintain skin barrier function and prevent excessive dryness or irritation. Some in vitro studies have shown that jojoba oil exhibits mild antimicrobial activity, but these findings are not robust enough to support its use as a primary treatment for infections like boils. The traditional use of jojoba oil is more rooted in its general benefit for skin health and comfort, rather than in specific antibacterial or boil-healing properties.

In summary, while jojoba oil may help soothe the skin and maintain hydration, its use for boils is based more on tradition and general skin care principles rather than direct scientific validation of efficacy for this purpose.