Copaiba Essential Oil

(Copaifera officinalis)

Steam distilled from the rich, amber-colored resin of Copaifera officinalis—a tropical evergreen native to the rainforests of Brazil—Balsam Copaiba Essential Oil is a treasured botanical with centuries of traditional use. Commonly referred to as Copaiba Balsam or Copal, this resin is carefully gathered from the trunks of the Copaiba tree, a species revered throughout South America for its adaptability, strength, and wellness-supporting properties.

With over 35 species thriving across the Amazon and beyond, including Copaifera langsdorffii and Copaifera reticulata, Copaiba has a deep-rooted legacy among indigenous cultures. It has been used for over 400 years to promote healing and restore vitality—once even recognized by the U.S. Pharmacopeia (1820–1910) for its medicinal value.

Rich in beta-caryophyllene—a powerful sesquiterpene—Copaiba Essential Oil supports both physical and emotional resilience. It’s a heavier oil with a gentle, sweet-balsamic aroma that blends beautifully in formulations and serves as a natural fixative in aromatic blends.

Benefits & Uses

Balsam Copaiba Essential Oil is known for its versatility in skincare, emotional wellness, and therapeutic applications:

• Skin Support & Recovery: Deeply nourishing and restorative, Copaiba is a valuable addition to blends intended for healing burns, soothing irritation, reducing scarring, and calming reactive or damaged skin. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions make it suitable for daily skin support or targeted care.

• Pain & Inflammation Relief: Often used to help ease minor aches, painful muscle spasms, and localized discomfort, Copaiba offers gentle yet effective support for physical well-being.

• Aromatic Fixative: With its smooth, grounding aroma, Copaiba serves as an excellent fixative in natural perfumery—helping to stabilize and extend the aromatic life of other essential oils.

• Microbial Defense: Its natural ability to reduce unwanted bacterial or fungal activity makes it a supportive oil for clean, healthy skin and surfaces.

• Emotional & Energetic Balance: Copaiba Balsam is deeply calming and emotionally fortifying. Known to soothe emotional wounds, promote balance, and ease tension, it is often used in blends designed to support deep, restful sleep, emotional release, or even to encourage a sense of sensuality and connection—thanks to its reputed aphrodisiac qualities.

Copaiba Essential Oil is a comforting, stabilizing presence—connecting the wisdom of the rainforest to modern-day wellness.