Evidence supporting the use of: Copaiba oil
For the health condition: Fungal Infections
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Copaiba oil, derived from the resin of Copaifera trees native to South America, has a long-standing use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including skin conditions. More recently, scientific studies have begun to investigate its antimicrobial properties. Laboratory (in vitro) studies have demonstrated that copaiba oil and its main constituent, β-caryophyllene, possess antifungal activity against several pathogenic fungi, including Candida species and dermatophytes such as Trichophyton rubrum. These findings suggest a scientific basis for its use in managing fungal infections. However, most of the evidence is limited to test-tube experiments and there is a lack of robust clinical trials in humans that confirm its efficacy and safety for treating fungal infections. The current scientific evidence, while promising, is preliminary and insufficient to recommend copaiba oil as a primary or standalone treatment for fungal infections. Further well-designed human studies are needed to establish its therapeutic potential, optimal dosing, and safety profile in this context.
Other ingredients used for Fungal Infections
10-Undecenoic Acid3-Phenyllactic Acid
Agarikon Mushroom
Ajoene
Ajuga
Alantolactone
Allicin
Allium tuberosum
Allyl isothiocyanate
Allyl sulfide
Aloe vera
alpha-pinene
alpha-terpineol
Ampelopsis
anamu
Ardisia
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
barberry
Barleria
basil
bee hive
bee propolis
benzyl isothiocyanate
beta-pinene
bisabolene
black nightshade
black walnut
borneol
Brazilian peppertree
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
Calendula
camphor oil
caprylic acid
carvacrol
caryophyllene
Centipeda
chalcone
chamomile
Cinnamomum
cinnamon
citral
citronella
coconut oil
commiphora
copaiba oil
curry leaf
Dianthus
eucalyptus
eugenol
Euphorbia
gamma-terpinene
garlic
geranial
geraniol
geranium
Glechoma hederacea
glyceryl caprylate caprate
glyceryl monolaurate
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
green tea
Hedyotis
henna
Herb Robert
Houttuynia
Indian fagonia
jojoba oil
Kefir
Labdanum
Lactoperoxidase
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
lauric acid
Lebbek
lemongrass
Leptospermum scoparium
lichen
linalool
Litsea
liverwort
lodhtree
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
mangostin
marigold
Marking Nut Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Menthol oil
Monolaurin
Morinda
Mountain Pepper
Mustard
Naphthoquinones
Neem tree
nut grass
Onosma bracteatum
oregano
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Oroxylum indicum
pau d'arco
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
phenolic compounds
phlorotannins
Plectranthus amboinicus
Plumbago zeylanica
Polygodial
polyphenols
Propolis
rosemary
rue
sage
Salvia
Sandalwood
Sapindus mukorossi
schizonepeta
Self-Heal
Soapberry
Sophora
Stereospermum
Storax
Sumac
Tea Tree Oil
Terpinen-4-ol
Terpinolene
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Thiosulfinate
Thuja
Thymol
Tulbaghia
turmeric
Undecylenic acid
Violet
Water Pepper
Winter Savory
Wrightia tinctoria
zanthoxylum
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by copaiba oil
AbscessesAcne
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Cuts
Dermatitis
Eczema
Fungal Infections
Gingivitis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Itching
Jock Itch
Lesions
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Mastitis
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Staph Infections
