Relax With Copaiba Essential Oil

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding copaiba oil lately. So I wanted to take a minute to break down what I know about it. There’s some really interesting information out there I’ll admit I’m pretty intrigued. And, as you probably already know, I’m a big fan of essential oils. Consequently, it seemed fitting to dig in on this topic.

Details on Copaiba Essential Oil

To start with the basics, copaiba oil comes from the sap of a tree found in South America. Also, It’s been used throughout Brazil in ointments and other treatments for diseases going back to the 16th century. Needless to say, it’s been around for a while.

There’s also been a little bit of controversy surrounding copaiba oil because of its cannabinoid properties. However, it’s important to note that it’s 100% THC free (which is what gives you that high feeling). In addition, the cannabinoid found in copaiba is BCP, which is actually what gives the oil its alleged health benefits.

And speaking of benefits, here is a list of all the ones associated with copaiba oil:

Copaiba essential oil benefits

• Powerful antioxidant

• Boosts immune system/response

• Liver support

• Cardiovascular support

• Increased respiratory function

• Increased neurological function

• Provides relief to blemishes and irritated skin

How to use copaiba essential oil

Historically, Brazilian natives used copaiba topically like I mentioned above, but they also ingested it for internal healing. Both of these methods are still recommended today. A few of the suggested uses include the following:

• Add the oil to your toner or apply it to your face directly to help with blemishes

• Create a blend and roll it onto your wrists

• Add a few drops to tea, water or juice

• Last but not least, you can diffuse copaiba essential oil, but remember you only receive benefits through diffusion for approximately 30 minutes

The benefits and varied applications of copaiba definitely make it intriguing and it sounds like it’s definitely worth giving a try.

Have you tried copaiba essential oil? What benefits did you experience, if any?