- Naturally rich in Essential Fatty Acids
- Popularly used as a muscle rub
Andiroba is a huge rainforest tree that grows to heights of up to 40m. It is of the genus Carapa, the same family as mahogany (hence its nicknames of 'Brazilian mahogany' and 'Bastard mahogany') and is one of the larger trees found in the Amazon. Andiroba trees produce fragrant flowers and a large nut - the seeds of which contain a yellow oil that is used as a muscle rub by many indigenous tribes.
The oil naturally contains high levels of a broad range of Essential Fatty Acids - which make up nearly 65% of the oils composition. Other actives include a group of plant chemicals called limmonoids, the most studied of which is andirobin.
Andiroba oil is popularly used by sportsmen (and employed by many Brazilian footballers) is also hugely popular in urban Brazil, where it is used either in its pure form or mixed with other fatty oils. This is used as a muscle rub and is applied directly to sore muscles and to bruises.
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Massage gently into the affected area once or twice per day. Ensure that it is completely absorbed into the skin, as Andiroba oil, like most oils, can stain clothing.
Rio Amazon Andiroba oil is unprocessed and without added fragrance, and therefore retains its 'distinctive' natural smell! Like other sources of essential fats, the oil can go rancid on contact with the air – so is best kept sealed and airtight to retain freshness.
Pure Andiroba (Carapa guianensis) oil.
Andiroba oil is recommended for external use only.
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