Copaiba Resin Oil - 10ml

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.