Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil

Benefits

The most critical benefits of this oil include its ability to cure such disorders as constipation, bronchitis, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, and bladder infections. It also helps in curing urinary tract infections, while at the same time acting as a stimulant. Copaiba balsam oil is also used for soap making, lotions, massage oil, and many other commercial domestic beauty products. Bath oils, towels scent, facial steams, and hair treatment products also benefit from this oil.

Instructions for Use

Add copaiba balsam oil to a diffuser for a long-lasting, warm aromatic climate. You can use as an ingredient either in manufacturing beauty products or cooking, but you should only use as an ointment after testing skin sensitivity first. It may also be added to tablets, capsules, or syrup supplements.

History and Additional Information

History has it that this herb that was first used in Brazil was used for many years as a fixative and fragrance for many domestic products like perfumes, soap and detergent.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Copaifera reticulata
• Other Names: Copaifera officinalis, Copaifera reticulata, Copaiva, Jesuit’s Balsam, Balsam, Bálsamo de Copaiba, Baume de Copahu, Copaiba, Copaiba Oleoresin, Copaifera langsdorffii
• Family: Copaifera
• Part of Plant Used: Stem and leaf
• Place of Origin:  Brazil

Characteristics

• Odor/Fragrance: warm, soft, honey-like note
• Color: Pale yellow
• Aroma Strength: Mild to Medium
• Consistency: Liquid/medium to heavy
• Note: Base

Blending Suggestions:  Spices, floral and oriental bases, most oil, ylang-ylang, patchouli, petit grain, sandalwood, rose

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: This oil is nontoxic and very safe for the body when used as food and food supplement. In high doses it can cause rash, stomach pain, itching and redness. Pregnant women, people with cancer, liver and kidney problems should avoid this oil.

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