Effects of andiroba oil (Carapa g…g: A scoping review.

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Effects of andiroba oil (Carapa guianensis aublet) on the immune system in inflammation and wound healing: A scoping review.

Aimê Stefany Alves da Fonseca, Isolda de Souza Monteiro, Carolina Ramos Dos Santos, Marcella Lemos Brettas Carneiro, Samuel Silva Morais, Paula Lauane Araújo + 2 more

Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2024

Findings

This review of 22 studies found that andiroba oil reduced inflammation and improved wound healing by decreasing immune cell buildup, boosting the body's natural repair processes (like fibroblast and collagen production), and reducing swelling and pain. Most research was done in lab and animal studies between 2005-2021, so human skin results aren't fully established yet.

Design

Review

Evidence

Moderate

Journal

Journal of ethnopharmacology