Evidence supporting the use of: Copaiba Oil
For the health condition: Lesions
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Copaiba oil has a long history of traditional use in South American folk medicine, particularly in the Amazon region, for treating skin lesions, wounds, and various inflammatory skin conditions. Indigenous populations have applied the oil directly to the skin to promote healing and reduce inflammation. The rationale behind its use is largely based on its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, as observed in traditional medicine practices.
There is some preclinical scientific evidence that supports these traditional uses. Laboratory studies have indicated that copaiba oil contains high levels of beta-caryophyllene and other sesquiterpenes, which possess anti-inflammatory and healing-promoting effects. In animal models, topical application of copaiba oil has been shown to accelerate wound healing and reduce inflammatory markers. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking, and most of the available evidence comes from in vitro studies or animal models rather than well-designed human trials.
In summary, the use of copaiba oil for lesions is primarily justified by traditional practices, with some preliminary scientific findings supporting its potential. The overall quality and amount of evidence are still limited, and further research is needed to firmly establish its efficacy and safety for lesion treatment in humans.
Other ingredients used for Lesions
Aloe verabayberry
chamomile
turmeric
licorice root
marshmallow
purified silver
reishi mushroom
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
bentonite
chickweed
stillingia
Azelaic acid
Acacia
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allantoin
Acemannan
Alkanna
Babchi
Bai Ji
Brazilian peppertree
Bloodroot
Benzoin
Bletilla
Black Nightshade
Cedar
Cocklebur
Copaiba Oil
Dragon's Blood
Davilla rugosa
Emu Oil
Figwort
Glycolic acid
Genipa americana
Hydrocolloid
Henna
Jojoba Oil
Kigelia africana
Leptospermum scoparium
Mountain horopito
Mahonia
Marking Nut Tree
Naphthoquinones
Pellitory
Panthenol
Plumbago zeylanica
Red Spiderling
Rhus glabra
Sanicle
Sangre de Grado
Sapindus mukorossi
Thuja
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
Waltheria ovata
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