Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil
Product Name: Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil
Botanic Name: Copaifera officinalis
Botanical Name: Copaifera officinalis
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Description: The Copaiba Balsam Resin is extracted from the wild
growing trees. They are found mainly in the South American rain forests -
particularly Brazil, Columbia, Peru and Venezuela. The resin is harvested by
tapping or drilling holes into the trunk of the tree. In this way it is much
like how rubber trees are tapped. Although this resin is often referred to as
balsam, it is not a true balsam.
Aromatic Scent: Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil has a warm, honey-like scent.
It is rich and pleasant; it is easily identifiable as a base note.
Blends well with: Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil blends well with oils from
the spice family, oils from the floral family, and essential oils with Oriental
bases. They also work well with the aphrodisiac oils – Rose, Jasmine,
Sandalwood, and Frankincense. It can also support the softer qualities of
oils such as Ylang-ylang or Vanilla.
Common Uses: Traditional herbal uses of Copaiba Balsam
were to treat skin hemorrhoids, diarrhea, urinary tract infections,
constipation, and bronchitis. In combination with other essential oils it is an
excellent fixative to bind more volatile aromas and extend their shelf life
.
History: Copaiba
Balsam Oil has been used historically as a fixative in perfumes, colognes,
detergents and soaps.
