Andiroba Oil

Anti-Septic, Anti-Inflammatory, Emolient, Nutritive, Insecticide, and Vulnerary

Uses: Insect Repellent, Insect Repellent Candles, Soap for Insect Bites and Irritation/Itchiness, Lice, Massage Oil, Wood Oil Finish, Rheumatism, Shampoo, Hair-loss, Diminishing Scar Tissue.

About: The indigenous people of Brazil first used Andiroba to Mumify their enemies heads, and since then it is has been studied and it’s uses have expanded.

It’s most prominent use in the Amazon Forest, it’s place of origin, is as an insect repellent. It is also applied directly to the skin to soothe the skin from itching, swelling, and to heal tissue.

Uses:

Direct Application on the Skin – It is used as a massage oil for it’s tissue healing, anti-inflammatory, nutritive, and emollient action. These properties are potentiated by massage, soothing sore muscles, tissues and inflammation. It also provides nourishment, softness and moisture to the skin, reducing stretch marks, spots, scar tissue, and celulite. Uses also include soothing bumps, bruises, Rheumatism, and skin disorders because it has a regenerative effect on tissues as well as being anti-inflammatory. It is one of the most potent medicines for healing deep wounds and cuts because it systematically heals the deep tissues instead of only addressing the surface damage.

Other Applications – In the cosmetic industry it is used in shampoos and hair care products to provide moisture, reduce frizz, eliminate splits ends,  and reduce hair loss. It provides nourishment and shine to hair, making it look healthy and vital. For hair that has more natural oils, use only on the ends. It is also used as a finish for wood to protect against decay, and insects.

Cautions: NOT FOR INTERNAL USE. Do not discard the oil down the drain because it can be a contaminate for the water. Either go to specific discard locations for oil, or bury it in the Earth.