The oil contained in the almond of the andiroba is pale yellow and extremely bitter. When subjected to temperatures below 25 ° C, solidies getting the consistency similar to vaseline. Contains substances such as olein, palmitina and glycerin. It
has antiseptic , anti-inammatory, and insecticides features.
Popularly, the oil is used for bruises, swellings, rheumatism and scarring, rubbing it over the injured area. In the cosmetics industry, the oil is used in soaps, shampoos and creams. The oil is taken as a remedy for baldness . It also works well as a natural solvent.