Copaiba
- Taylor
- Mar 28, 2018
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 10, 2018
Copaiba oil is a powerful essential oil from South America that has traditionally been used to aid digestion and support the body’s natural response to injury or irritation. It comes from trees in the genus Copaifera which are leguminous trees, commonly found in the Amazon rainforest. When tapped, these trees secrete a sticky, viscous liquid called oleoresin. This transparent resin is then used to extract Copaiba essential oil, a powerhouse of an essential oil with many valuable properties. Copaiba oil is exceptionally rich in a special nutrient called beta caryophyllene which has been extensively studied for its ability to modulate the the body’s response to irritation. It is so high that with a value of 50% beta caryophyllene it is the highest of any known essential oil! To put it in perspective, Clove oil has the next highest level of Beta caryophyllene at 11.65-19.53%. Here’s a list of some more popular uses for Copaiba essential oil. Non-cystic Acne: Place a few drops neat on active non-cystic acne to reduce redness and irritation making it much less noticeable. Mix Copaiba oil with a carrier oil and use on stretch marks to help fade prominence.
++ Promotes healthy and firm skin when applied directly to areas of concern.
++ Copaiba oil is excellent for treating spider veins associated with aging as it supports blood circulation.
++ Copaiba oil applied directly to the skin helps to soothe stressed muscles after exercise.
++ Use copaiba oil on skin irritations to soothe and ease mild swelling
++ Layering copaiba on another oil will have the effect of magnifying the properties of that oil. This can enable you to use less of another more expensive oil or get larger benefits from an oil.
++ Rub on abdomen to support the body’s digestive system during occasional irregularity by bringing the body back into homeostasis
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