Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil

Traditional Use of Balsam Copaiba

Balsam Copaiba essential oil is a great oil to use for pain of any kind. It is also great to use for respiratory issues, because of the b-caryophyllene content.

Botany

Copaiba trees grow from 50-100ft high. C officials occurs widely throughout South America, including the Amazon. The tree produces many small, white flowers. The resin accumulates within the tree trunk. A single copaiba tree can provide about 40 liters of resin annually, making it a sustainable rainforest resource that can be harvested without destroying the tree or the forest in which it grows.

Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities of Balsam Copaiba

Balsam Copaiba essential oil, as with many of the resins, is energetically helpful in healing old wounds or traumas. There is a calming, centering effect felt just from the aroma. It can be used in meditation and for any time when the nervous system needs balance and harmony. The ancient vibration from the is oil helps us to remember pieces of our own ancient DNA. Any time there is a need for rebalancing with ease, Balsam Copaiba will help this to be accomplished.

Therapeutic Benefits of Balsam Copaiba

Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-septic, Calming, Cicatrisant, Cooling, Decongestant, Expectorant, Immuno-stimulant

Aroma-Chemistry of Balsam Copaiba

Balsam Copaiba essential oil contains a significant percentage of b-caryophyllene that carries anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-spasmodic benefits. B-caryophyllene is known to be antiviral and have immunostimulant properties. There has been some animal research that shows b-caryophellen and a-humulene to have some anti-tumoral benefits.