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Copaiba

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Copaiba Oil 100% Nanga Essential Oil FOOD GRADE

Copaiba essential oil (pronounced “copaiba” or “copaiba”) is produced by steam distillation of the oleoresin of the Copaifera officinalis tree. Its scent is balsamic, sweet, and delicately woody. In aromatherapy, it is appreciated primarily for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, especially useful in treating skin ailments.

The oleoresin extracted from the Copaifera tree, called copaiba balsam, holds an important place in traditional Amazonian medicine, as an effective anti-inflammatory, wound healing agent, a remedy for skin diseases, as well as for respiratory and urinary system diseases. Copaiba essential oil is one of the most commonly used natural remedies in Brazilian folk medicine.

What does a copaiba balm harvest look like?

The collectors drill a hole in the tree about 1 meter from the ground, and the oleoresin flows out of the hole; this usually takes from a few hours to a few days. Once the process is complete, the hole is sealed with a piece of wood or plastic. Sometimes another hole is drilled about 3 to 7 meters above the first one. Harvesting takes place twice a year.

Copaiba essential oil should not be confused with copaiba balsam, which is pure oleoresin straight from the tree. The word oleoresin or oleoresin suggests that it is a mixture of essential oil and resin acids. The oleoresin is steam distilled and the essential oil is separated from the rest; its content is between 30-55%.

Beta-caryophyllene – the most important ingredient in copaiba essential oil

The uniqueness of copaiba essential oil results from the high content of beta-caryophyllene, a chemical compound from the sesquiterpene group, which is a cannabinoid also present in hemp. The copaiba essential oil that we offer contains as much as 51.7% beta-caryophyllene. Other essential oils also contain this substance, but in much smaller amounts, e.g. ylang-ylang oil (approx. 10-20%), clove oil (up to approx. 12%), or black pepper oil (approx. 9-30%).

It is beta-caryophyllene that is largely responsible for the nature of this oil, including its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Both beta-caryophyllene and whole copaiba essential oil are safe for internal use and are approved for flavoring foods and beverages. Of course, as with external (skin) use, proper dilution is required.

Copaiba oil is considered one of the safest, also when applied topically to the skin. It does not contain compounds considered allergens, and there are no known contraindications to the use of the oil in the literature.

FEATURES:

• analgesic
• antifungal
• antibacterial
• anti-inflammatory
• antiseptic
• facilitating wound healing
• diuretic
• expectorant

APPLICATION

• Inhalation of the oil has an antiseptic effect and helps treat respiratory infections. It is effective during coughs, bronchitis and colds.
• It is a great addition to natural cosmetics; especially those for problematic and acne-prone skin. To enhance the effect, it is worth combining with tea tree oil.
• Massage and bathing with the addition of copaiba oil have anti-inflammatory effects and soothe joint and muscle pain. In addition, they support the treatment of parasitic skin infections. To enhance the analgesic effect, it is worth combining it with peppermint and rosemary oil.
• A gentle massage of the abdominal area with the addition of copaiba oil brings relief from gastrointestinal problems, e.g. intestinal spasms or discomfort in the stomach area.
• It is worth using it in the treatment of inflamed skin. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects; it is very useful in the treatment of acne and inflammation of bacterial and fungal origin.
• It is effective in the fight against athlete’s foot (so-called athlete’s foot) and fungal infections of the skin and nails.
• It works well as an ingredient in natural perfumes (base note).
• For aromatizing rooms – although the scent itself is very delicate, it blends well with many oils, e.g. floral oils (geranium, ylang-ylang) or other woody scents (Siberian fir, pine, Atlas cedar).

HOW TO USE

• Air Scenting – Add a few drops of oil to the water in an aromatherapy vaporizer. Combine with other oils that you like the scent of. Experiment!
• Care and relaxation massage – add 10 drops to 30 ml of base oil (e.g. sweet almond) and mix. Store the massage oil prepared in this way in a dark glass, it will be enough for several treatments. It has analgesic and care effects.
• Bath – dissolve 4-5 drops in a tablespoon of carrier oil, then add to a water-filled bathtub. Immerse yourself in the water for at least 20 minutes. Do not use detergents (it is best to take a shower before bathing with oils).
• Cosmetic additive – add 1 drop of oil to a single serving of acne skin care product.
• Internal Use – Dissolve 1 drop of copaiba oil in a tablespoon of olive oil or honey. Use to support the immune system during infections and gastrointestinal problems.

Ingredients: 100% copaiba essential oil. No additives. Top quality!

TRIVIA

The first mention in the Western world of copaiba balm was in 1534, in a report to Pope Leo X. Then in 1625, a medicine called “cupayba” was recorded among the writings of a Portuguese monk on Brazilian natural products. The London Pharmacopoeia first mentioned the copaiba tree in 1677. The famous naturalist, Carl Linnaeus, described the genus Copaifera in 1762.

Interestingly, copaiba balm is also a high-yield biofuel. Each tree can yield about 40 liters per year, which is about 12,000 liters per hectare.

COMBINES WELL WITH

lavender, cajeput, cardamom, coriander, roman chamomile, elemi, geranium, ginger, lemon, niaouli and may chang oils.

WARNINGS

Breastfeeding and pregnant women should consult their doctor before use. Use diluted.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Copaifera officinalis is a tropical, strongly branched evergreen broadleaf tree from the legume family. It occurs naturally in Brazil, Bolivia and Venezuela and grows to about 30 meters in height. The fruit of trees of the genus Copaifera are pods containing a single seed. In Brazil alone, as many as 16 species of the genus Copaifera have been described. The trees are known primarily as a source of valuable oleoresin and the essential oil distilled from it.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Country of origin: Brazil
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Plant Part Used: Oleoresin
• Color: colorless
• Fragrance: balsamic, delicate
• Consistency: thin
• Flash point: 103 °C
• Relative density: 0.902 g/ml
• Allergens: none

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. R. Tisserand, R. Young, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, 2nd edition, 2014

2. VA Worwood, The complete book of essential oils and aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016

3. KCO de Albuquerque et al., Brazilian Amazon Traditional Medicine and the Treatment of Difficult to Heal Leishmaniasis Wounds with Copaifera, Hindawi, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2017, Article ID 8350320

4. AE Belotto Morguette et al., Hydrogel Containing Oleoresin From Copaifera officinalis Presents Antibacterial Activity Against Streptococcus agalactiae, Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019, 10: 2806

5. P. Campbell, The Ethnobotany of Copaiba (Copaifera) Oleoresin in the Amazon, Economic Botany Vol. 58, No. 4 (Winter, 2004), pp. 729-733

6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copaifera_officinalis

• Country of origin: Brazil
• Aroma: balsamic, delicate
• Application: inhalation during respiratory infections, anti-inflammatory effect, antiseptic effect, as a dietary supplement for reduced immunity and gastrointestinal problems, massages and care baths, care for acne and problematic skin, antifungal effect
• Warnings: use diluted, avoid contact with eyes and inner ear.