Balsam (Copaiba) Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Copaifera Officinalis Origin: Brazil Plant Part: Resin Scent: Sweet, Woody, Resinous and Earthy Color: Light Yellow Consistency: Medium Perfumery Note: Base Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends Copaiba balsam essential oil may be one of the most controversial there is. Fraught with conflicting information, this beautiful oil is fabulous for healing pain, but is it everything people are saying it is? Copaiba (pronounced Cop-ah-ee-bah ) is rich in sesquiterpenes, large molecules that have richly relaxing properties. But what are some of the other secrets hidden in Copaiba essential oil? Let’s sneak a peek at the chemistry. Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown B-Caryophyllene - For a deep dive into beta caryophyllene’s properties see below. a-Copaene - In nature, it is a powerful aid to the tree's reproduction being a major attractant of the Mediterranean fruit fly. In vitro studies suggest it may offer antioxidant benefits for humans. delta-Cadinene - One of the most fascinating molecules of the plant kingdom, delta-cadinene has been proven to disrupt the larval stage of the mosquito species Aedes Aegypti, potentially meaning it could be used as an antimalarial agent. In vitro studies suggest it may prevent the growth of human ovarian cancer cells. Gamma-Cadinene - Yet another sesquiterpene to add to the deeply relaxing nature of copaiba essential oil. Cedrol - In vitro, studies prove cedrol to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic astringent, diuretic, sedative, insecticidal, antifungal and tonic properties. Historical Uses of Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil Essential oils: A Comprehensive Handbook For Aromatic therapy, Jennifer Peace Rhind lists historical uses of Copaiba essential oil as: Gonorrhoea Bronchitis Pains in general Back pain Injury Blennorrhagia (discharge from the urethra) Leucorrhea (Vaginal discharge) Psoriasis Catarrh of the bladder Wounds and as an antiseptic for wounds Skin ulcers Aching joints Ovarian cysts Uterine myoma (fibroids) Weak uterus Vagina discharge Ovarian problems Ulcers Sore throat Uterine infections General inflammations As a tonic and to treat ulcers and other digestive diseases Cancer Leishmaniasis (parasitic infection) You are most likely to discover copaiba essential oil benefits touted as a non-psychoactive alternative to cannabis medicines, so let’s look at why that might be first, then it will help you understand more about the different things copaiba balsam essential oil can do. In the 1990s, scientists discovered we have a second endocrine system, and they named it the E ndocannabinoid System. They gave it this name because one of the receptors, the CB1 receptor, presented itself by acting in response to THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. What Is The Endocannabinoid System? Our nervous system is made up of two parts, an electrical system that se