Copaiba

Latin Name: Copaifera officinalis

Description of Appearance: The Copaiba plant is a large tree native to the Amazon rainforest, with smooth bark and compound leaves. It produces small white flowers and a fruit that contains seeds used to extract the oil.

Common Names:

Copaiba
Copaiba Balsam

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

anti-arthritic

Active Ingredients: caryophyllene oxide

Part Of Plant Used: resin

Preperation Method: topical application or oral consumption

anti-anxiety

Active Ingredients: beta-caryophyllene

Part Of Plant Used: resin

Preperation Method: aromatherapy or oral consumption

anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: beta-caryophyllene

Part Of Plant Used: resin

Preperation Method: topical application or oral consumption

wound healing

Active Ingredients: caryophyllene oxide, beta-caryophyllene

Part Of Plant Used: resin

Preperation Method: topical application

pain relief

Active Ingredients: beta-caryophyllene, kaurenoic acid

Part Of Plant Used: resin

Preperation Method: topical application or oral consumption

anti-acne

Active Ingredients: beta-caryophyllene, diterpenes

Part Of Plant Used: resin

Preperation Method: topical application

antimicrobial

Active Ingredients: diterpenes, sesquiterpenes

Part Of Plant Used: resin

Preperation Method: topical application or oral consumption