Copaiba Resin Oil - 10ml
Name: Copaiba
Botanical Name: Copaifera officinalis (Jacq.) L.
Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Plant Part Used: Resin/Oleoresin
Extraction Method: Distillation. The reasons for using the oleoresin in aromatherapy are that it does less damage to the trees, and it contains more therapeutic compounds than the distilled oil. This is oil soluble.
Perfumery Note: Base
Aromatic Description: Fresh, earthy, heavy, sweet, resinous, creamy, woody
Colour/Characteristics: Colourless to light brown viscous liquid
Main Chemical Constituents: ß-Caryophyllene, germacrene D, α-bergamotene, jumulene
Blends Well With: Benzoin, black pepper, elemi, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, juniper berry, German chamomile, Roman chamomile, lime, cedarwood, ylang ylang
Properties/Uses: Analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, cicatrising, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, circulatory. Copaiba Balsam has long been used to soothe the joint pains associated with normal aging. It makes a delicate warming addition to respiratory blends, and is a bit more gentle than stronger oils like eucalyptus. Copaiba resin oil may be used to treat bronchitis, sore throats, tonsillitis, varicose veins, urinary tract infections, cystitis, intestinal cramps and spasms, stomach-ache, muscular pain, bacterial and inflammatory skin conditions, wrinkles, scar tissue, wounds, eczema, psoriasis, acne, insect bites, irritated skin, fungal skin conditions, athletes foot.
Energetics: May be used to help relieve anxiety, tension, irritability, anger, frustration, when we are feeling overwhelmed or are struggling to focus due to stress or pressure. Copaiba can help to support reflection and introspection while calming and soothing our nerves.
Use: Body oil, body butter, ointment, salve, cream, lotion, balm, direct inhalation, diffuser, oil burner, oil vaporiser, personal inhaler, aromatic spritzer.
Safety: No contraindications known, non-sensitising, non-toxic, non-irritant.
Conservation Status: Not listed
We do not recommend these products as a replacement for traditional medicine.
Do Not Ingest.
Do Not Use Undiluted.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
Discontinue Use If Irritation Occurs.
