Andiroba

Carapa guianensis

Other Names: Andiroba-Saruba, Bastard Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany, Caoba Bastarda, Caoba del Brasil, Caobilla, Carapa, Carapa guianensis, Carapa Rouge, Cedro, Cedro Macho, Crabwood, Iandirova, Mahogany, Najesí, Requia
Andiroba is a plant. The bark and leaf, as well as oil from the fruit and the seed, are used to make medicine.

Benefits and uses of Andiroba are

• TAKEN BY MOUTH
  • Fevers.
  • Herpes.
  • Intestinal worms.
  • Coughs.
  • Other conditions.
• APPLIED TO THE SKIN
  • Skin conditions.
  • Sores.
  • Ulcers.
  • Lices
  • Removing ticks.
  • Skin parasites.
  • Arthritis.
  • Muscle and joint aches and injuries.
  • Wounds.
  • Other conditions.