Evidence supporting the use of: Copaiba balsam
For the health condition: Impetigo

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Copaiba balsam is traditionally used in South American folk medicine for its antimicrobial and healing properties. Its application for skin conditions, including wounds, ulcers, and various infections, is documented in ethnobotanical literature. The rationale for using copaiba balsam to support or treat impetigo is based on these traditional uses rather than robust scientific validation. Laboratory studies have demonstrated that copaiba oil and balsam possess some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria, which are implicated in impetigo (primarily Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes). However, there are no clinical studies or randomized controlled trials specifically assessing its efficacy for impetigo in humans. The evidence is therefore limited to traditional use and preliminary in vitro research. Standard treatments for impetigo remain topical or systemic antibiotics, and copaiba balsam should not be considered a substitute. The rating reflects the weak but existent historical precedent and minor laboratory evidence, and the lack of clinical trials or formal medical endorsement for this indication.

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