Description
The copaiba tree, found in Brazil and valued for its high beta-caryophyllene content has been used since the 16th century by natives to heal ailments of all sorts – including skin conditions.
Specifics:
Botanical Name: Copaifera officinalis
Origin: Brazil
Extraction: Steam distillation
Plant Part: Resin Aromatic
Aromat: Woody, Earthy, Balsamic
Blends Well With: Cypress, Lemongrass, Sandalwood, Lemon, Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile
Uses:
Add one to two drops of Copaiba oil can be added to drinks and when ingested it is thought to support the respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems, as well as acting as a powerful antioxidant. You can use one to two drops of Copaiba essential oil sublingually daily as a supplement. Externally, add Copaiba to your moisturizer to assist in keeping skin blemish free!
Copaiba Essential Oil Benefits:
Copaiba oil is a tropical tree extract that comes from the Copalina family of trees. It’s said to help soothe anxious feelings and supports many different systems in your body, including cardiovascular health (heart), nervous system functions like muscle tension or pain regulation, and can assist the digestive process.
Research:
Copaiba is a stimulant oleoresin found mainly in several species of pinnate-leaved South American leguminous trees that are native to the Amazon. In 16th century Brazil, people were using this herb as folk medicine.