Balsam Copaiba MNB

Bálsamo copaiba

Botany

Copaiba is an evergreen tree native to tropical america and Africa. The tree grows to a height of about 60-100 feet ( 18-30.5 meters) and has small yellow flowers that turn from brown to red fruits. Copaiba is part of a species of about forty evergreen trees.

Schiller, Carol, et al. The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: a Concise Guide to over 395 Plant Oils. Basic Health, 2013. p.99

When you cut into a resin producing tree, the resin seeps out to help heal the wound. Historically, resins have been used for meditation, incense, rituals, protection and honor. The oils made from resins can be used for all these purposes. When you want to show respect to some aspect of your life, you can blend oils made from resin. These oils are also great for healing wounds of an emotional nature, and to support inner reflection.

The resin is extracted by tapping or drilling holes into the tree, which then exudes resin from the holes. No trees are destroyed using this process of extraction. The oleoresin is then distilled to make the essential oil.

Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. New World Library, 1991. p. 582

Sesquiterpenes

The therapeutic effects of each oil need to be considered individually, as one cannot generalize as easily. Anti-inflammatory; antispasmodic;  cicatrisant; antibacterial, antiseptic. Energetically and emotionally grounding. Help with emotional trauma

Sesquiterpenes:

  • Β-caryophyllene   38.56% Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, anti tumoral, Immunostimulant, sedative, antiviral
  • Germacrene D       12.64%  Anti-inflammatory, calming, antiseptic,, antibacterial, antihistaminic/anti-allergic
  • Α-caryophyllene    5.21%    Anti-inflammatory, antitumoral

Analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrizing, circulatory, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant.

Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. New World Library, 1991. p. 582

Warming; Improves circulation

Soothes the intestines

Calming, reduces stress, promotes a peaceful state of mind, and a restful sleep

Helpful for meditations

Opens the breathing passages for deeper breathing

Mood uplifting; improves mental clarity and alertness

Healing and moisturizing to the skin

A fixative to hold the scent of a fragrance

Schiller, Carol, et al. The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: a Concise Guide to over 395 Plant Oils. Basic Health, 2013. p.100. 

Bronchitis, sore throats, tonsillitis, varicose conditions, varicose veins, intestinal cramps and spasm, stomachache, muscular pain, bacterial and inflammatory skin conditions, fungal skin infection, athlete’s foot.

Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: over 800 Natural, Nontoxic, and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health, Beauty, and Safe Home and Work Environments. New World Library, 2016.

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.

“Welcome to Stillpoint Aromatics.” Stillpoint Aromatics Aromatherapy Blog, stillpointaromatics.com/. Balsam Copaiba Essential Oil

Emotionally and energetically, balsam copaiba essential oil heals and supports. This essential oil encourages emotional healing on all levels, quieting a restless mind. Balsam copaiba essential oil helps focus attention and usher in a more profound sense of tranquility.  

“Pure Essential Oils | Aromatherapy Oils.” Aromatics International, Aromatics International, www.aromatics.com/. Balsam Copaiba Oil

Blends well with: Benzoing, black pepper, cajuput, cardamom, chamomile german, chamomile roman, coriander seed, elemi, eucalyptus radiata, geranium, ginger, greenland moss, hyssop, decumbens juniper berry, lavender, lemon, manuka, mastic, may chang, myrtle, niaouli, ravensara, thyme linalool, turmeric.

Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. New World Library, 1991. p. 582

Rhind, Jennifer. Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy. Singing Dragon, 2016.

In Brazil, copaiba sap is made into an ointment to heal the skin.

Schiller, Carol, et al. The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: a Concise Guide to over 395 Plant Oils. Basic Health, 2013. P.99

The resin was first mentioned in Europe in the early 1600s. It’s been used by indigenous people of the Amazon for a multitude of medicinal purposes and is part of the traditional healer’s pharmacopeia; much ongoing scientific research is being carried out into its medical properties.

Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. New World Library, 1991. p. 582

Hazards: None known

Contraindications: None known

Tisserand, Robert, et al. Essential Oil Safety: a Guide for Health Care Professionals. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2014.

8 years

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