NATIVILIS COPAIBA BALSAM ESSENTIAL OIL
Difference between Copaíba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil and Distilled Copaíba Essential Oil
Many people do not know the difference between Copaíba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil and Distilled Copaíba Essential Oil. Copaíba Balsam contains in its composition a percentage of Balsam that is removed when it goes through distillation to obtain pure essential oil.
In this way, Copaíba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil is “richer” in chemical constituents and therefore, therapeutically more comprehensive.
The Copaiba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil produced and extracted in the trunk is the product of the detoxification of the plant organism and works as a defense of the plant against animals, fungi and bacteria.
The therapeutic benefits present in Copaiba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil are provided by dipertenes, such as, copaiferous acid, copalic acid, calavenic acid and colavenol, which are secondary metabolites produced by plants.
In addition, the sesquiterpene found in the essential oil, β-cariophylene, is responsible for the curative properties such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immunomodulatory and anti fungal actions. Sesquiterpenes are also responsible for the aroma of Copaíba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil and for its antiviral and antiulcerative properties.
Copaiba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil (Copaifera officinalis) is a traditional remedy from the South American rain forests. The resin is harvested from wild trees by tapping (similar to the way rubber trees are tapped) and then distilled to produce the essential oil. Note: This oil is produced by distilling copaiba resin. This is a pure therapeutic-quality aromatherapy essential oil produced using wild-crafted plants and traditional methods from Brazil, and is obtained from the resin.
Copaiba has a friendly, sweet aroma that encourages easy breathing. The balsam and its essential oil are used as fixatives in soap perfumes and fragrances. Each oil is available in 10 and 30 ml- packaged in amber glass bottle with euro style dropper cap. Each oil is GC/MS tested to ensure 100% certified pure therapeutic grade quality. Reports and comments posted on direct website. No pesticides, herbicides, GMO or additives. All oils stored in temperature controlled rooms, with minimal light, to ensure therapeutic properties are not compromised. Highest quality and affordable prices. We do not sell wholesale or to stores, but offer top quality essential oils at the best price, direct to our loyal customers.
WARNING: For external use only. Do not use directly on skin, dilute in a carrier oil. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Keep out of reach of children. Keep oils away from eyes. If skin sensitivity occurs, discontinue use and consult your doctor. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. If any adverse reactions occur, immediately stop using this product and consult your doctor.
History of Copaiba
A tree found in lush rainforests, Copaiba balsam has been used for ages in South American folk wellness practices. Over the centuries, natives of the Amazon have called upon copaiba to support skin health. The balsam is incorporated into cosmetics and perfumes. Welcoming, woody and sweet, the fragrance of copaiba balsam lingers pleasantly, making it a wonderful addition to any aromatherapy collection.
- Fountain of Youth: rejuvenating the skin
“It is in the skin that the copaiba keeps some of its main treasures!”
Imagine that in addition to being able to make a body cream to take care of the beauty of your skin, this cosmetic will take care of your health and treat inflammatory diseases? It is for that's what I call cosmetics made from vegetable oils and essential oils from smart cosmetics!
On the skin, Copaiba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil is fantastic for:
- Increased collagen synthesis;
- Prevention of wrinkles and aging;
- Acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrhea and other anti-inflammatory issues;
- Burn and wounds;
- Antibiotic, disinfectant and deodorant action;
- Sun protection, chapped and dry lips.
- Goodbye stains and scars
Copaíba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil also helps in the elimination and reduction of scars, cellulite and stretch marks. If applied in regions with melasmas, copaiba oil helps with whitening, especially when mixed with other essential oils.
Both Balsam Virgin Essential Oil and Copaiba Distilled Essential Oil are rich in substances with a high anti-inflammatory power.
Scars, Varicose Veins, Cellulite; Stretch marks, Melasma and spots;
- Incredible anti-inflammatory effect
"Powerful anti-inflammatory action, being 2x more potent than other medicines"
Medicines with anti-inflammatory function are currently one of the most sold in pharmacies. They are used in cases of pain, arthritis, inflammatory processes, swelling, sinusitis, postoperative, among others. But beware: the side effects of these medications can be irreversible, causing serious damage to the cardiovascular, renal, and hepatic systems, in addition to skin reactions.
A survey carried out at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, USP, in 2006, showed that Copaíba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil has anti-inflammatory action TWICE more potent than conventional remedies for such a condition. This anti-inflammatory activity is attributed to one of the main components of copaiba, β-karyophylene. Incredible, isn't it?
- Fungus and bacteria eliminator
Copaíba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil is an excellent bactericidal and healing agent, indicated to treat wounds and skin problems. Recommended for infections of the dermis and mucous membranes, such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and wounds. It eliminates bacteria and fungi, having an immense antibiotic potential.
- Joint and muscle pain? No longer
Besides being excellent for skin problems, it also serves for joint diseases such as arthritis and tendonitis. Copaíba Balsam Virgin Essential Oil has an analgesic effect that relieves several types of pain, for example, muscle injuries and joint diseases.
- You never imagined: kidney problems treated in a natural way
As a diuretic, it improves urinary frequency, anti-neurorrhagic (gonorrhea), anti-inflammatory, anti-gonorrheal, antiseptic, stimulant and in the treatment of cystitis, urinary incontinence and syphilis.
- Your breath renewed
Antiasthmatic and, expectorant, in the treatment of bronchitis, throat inflammation, hemoptysis, pneumonia and sinusitis.
- Powerful neurological effect
Recent research has shown that Copaíba's oil is excellent as a neuroprotective agent, especially in cases of people who have had: strokes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis or Dementia.
- Living with emotions under control
Copaíba Oil has excellent psychological and emotional benefits. Copaiba is anxiolytic and soothing. It increases the quality of life, balancing mood and reducing anxiety!
The Amazon in your life
Copaiba Oil is, without a doubt, indispensable in your natural pharmacy. An oil that enchants everyone who finds it due to the unmistakable color and, especially, the whole history and therapeutic properties inside each bottle. Using Copaíba is to stimulate life: yours and that of the entire Amazon forest.
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COPAIBA OIL RESIN
The extraction process of the oil-resin of copaíba is still rudimentary. A hole is drilled into the wood with an auger, 60 or 70 cm from the ground, until to the center of the trunk. The dripping out resin is collected, much in the same manner as harvesting maple syrup. A single copaiba tree can provide about 40 liters of oleoresin annually, making it a sustainable rainforest resource that can be harvested without destroying the tree or the forest in which it grows. When tapped, the initial oily resin is clear, thin, and colorless; it thickens and darkens upon contact with air. Commercially sold copaiba oil resins are a thick, clear liquid, with a color that varies from pale yellow to golden light brown to dark brown.
The chemical composition of the oil-resin of copaíba is thought to have approximately 72 sesquiterpenes (hydrocarbons) and 28 diterpenes (carboxylic acids), and the oil is composed by 50% of each of these terpenes. Diterpenes are attributed in the majority for therapeutic applications, a scientifically proven fact. Sesquiterpenes are partially responsible for the aroma of the oil-resin and also have antiulcer, antiviral, and anti-rhinovirus properties.
DISTILLED COPAIBA OIL
Distillation is a separation process based on the phenomenon of the equilibrium between the liquid and gaseous phases of the oil-resin, which is a homogeneous mixture. The distillation column operates under negative pressure that facilitates the boiling of the oil-resin components at low temperatures avoiding the transformation of their bioactive into other substances.
The most volatile phase of condensation stays in the upper plates of the distillation column. It is a colorless substance of pleasant aroma and rich in sesquiterpenes.
The heaviest components of the resin oil which remain at the bottom plates of the distillation column is of a high viscosity, yellowish color substance and rich in diterpenes.
The purified sesquiterpenes obtained by distillation provide a diversified application; however, their pleasant aroma is rich in bioactive constituents are of most interest to the perfume, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
REFERENCES
LIDIAM, M. L. et al (2012): Chemistry and Biological Activities of Terpenoids from Copaiba (Copaifera spp.) Oleoresins; Molecules 2012, 17, 3866-3889 https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/4/3866/pdf .
da Silva AG, Puziol Pde F, Leitao RN, et al. Application of the essential oil from copaiba (Copaifera langsdori Desf.) for acne vulgaris: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Altern Med Rev. 2012;17(1):69‐75.
Gelmini F, Beretta G, Anselmi C, et al. GC-MS profiling of the phytochemical constituents of the oleoresin from Copaifera langsdorffii Desf. and a preliminary in vivo evaluation of its antipsoriatic effect. Int J Pharm. 2013;440(2):170‐178. doi:10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.08.021