Andiroba, also known as andiroba-saruba, andiroba-branca, aruba, sanuba or canapé, is a large tree whose scientific name is Carapa guaianensis , whose fruits, seeds and oil can be found in health food stores.
The fruit of andiroba, when it falls to the ground, opens and releases 4 to 6 seeds, in which there is the extraction of andiroba oil, which is widely used in cosmetic products, due to its hydration capacity, in addition to some medications, already which is able to help control cholesterol and pressure.
Andiroba also has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and healing properties and can be used to treat worms, skin diseases, fever and inflammation.
Benefits of andiroba
Andiroba seeds are very rich in vitamins and minerals and therefore have several health benefits, such as:
- Improve the appearance of the skin, since it has emollient and moisturizing properties, softening and hydrating the skin and stimulating its regeneration; Reduces the volume of the hair, promoting the regeneration of the hair and leaving the hair more hydrated and shiny; Helps in the treatment of diseases of skin, fever and rheumatic diseases due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic properties; Fights parasitic diseases, such as the bug, due to its anti-parasitic property; Andiroba oil can be used in repellent products and even applied on the skin to treat insect bites - Learn about other natural repellent options; Reduces muscle pain due to its analgesic property; Helps control cholesterol levels - Learn also how to lower cholesterol through food; Can be used for assist the treatment of sore throat and tonsillitis, for example, since it has anti-inflammatory property.
Andiroba oil can be found in cosmetic products, such as shampoos, moisturizers or soaps, for example, it can be present in natural remedies or even be found in the form of oil, which can be used in massages, for example.
Andiroba oil
Andiroba oil can be easily found in a health food store and is widely used as massage oil, as it is able to moisturize the skin and stimulate its regeneration. Thus, andiroba oil can be applied to the skin at least 3 times a day for benefits.
This oil can also be added in moisturizing creams, shampoos and soaps, helping to improve the appearance of the skin and hair, reducing the volume, promoting the regeneration of the hair and making it brighter.
Andiroba oil is extracted from andiroba seeds in a simple process and the oil has a yellowish color and a bitter taste. In addition, the consumption of oil by mouth is not recommended, and it is recommended that it be added to products.
Andiroba tea
The parts of andiroba that can be used are its fruits, peel and mainly the oil that is extracted from the seeds, being thus called andiroba oil, which is normally placed in cosmetic products.
Ingredients
- Andiroba leaves; 1 cup of water.
Method of preparation
To make andiroba tea, simply place a spoonful of andiroba leaves in the cup with boiling water. Wait for about 15 minutes, strain and drink at least twice a day.
Side effects of andiroba
So far, side effects of using andiroba have not been described, and there are therefore no contraindications.
