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Carapa guianensis
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Large Amazonian tree; seed oil used extensively by Indigenous and riverine peoples of Amazonia for insect repellent, anti-inflammatory and skin healing.
Large Amazonian tree; seed oil used extensively by Indigenous and riverine peoples of Amazonia for insect repellent, anti-inflammatory and skin healing. Key active compounds include gedunin, andirobin, limonoids.
gedunin, along with andirobin and limonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Andiroba. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Anti-inflammatory via limonoids
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Insect repellent
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Skin healing
Insect repellent in Amazonian folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Anti-inflammatory for joint pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound and skin healing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Yanomami and other Amazonian peoples
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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