Evidence supporting the use of: Copaiba Oil
For the health condition: Skin Care (general)

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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 for skin care. Indigenous peoples have applied copaiba resin and oil to the skin to treat wounds, ulcers, rashes, and various inflammatory skin conditions. The traditional rationale centers on its reputed anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and healing properties. Several ethnobotanical records document copaiba’s topical use to soothe irritated or damaged skin and to support overall skin health.

Modern scientific research into copaiba oil’s dermatological effects is limited. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest that its primary component, β-caryophyllene, may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, robust clinical evidence in human skin care applications is lacking. Most claims about its effectiveness for general skin care remain rooted in anecdotal and traditional use rather than rigorous scientific validation. As such, its use for skin care is primarily justified by tradition, with only modest preliminary support from laboratory-based studies.

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