Copaifera officinalis Balsam oil resin
Copaiba Oil is rich with deep natural color and pleasant balsam
smell. This oil is an oleoresin tapped from the trunks of Copaiba trees in the Amazon region. The Amazon tribes spread the oil over their bodies after combat to heal wounds. Europeans discovered other applications including as an antiseptic of the urinary and respiratory tracts, particularly for bronchitis. It was used for a
long time as preventative of Tetanus as well.
The commercial production of the balsam is ecologically correct without any damage of
the Amazonian Forest. It is done simply by drilling two holes into the trunk of the Copaiba tree, one 2 to 3 feet above the ground, and the other 10 to 20 ft. higher. A bamboo tube with a simple stopcock is driven into the lower hole. Under normal conditions, the Copaiba
flows easily and is collected in cans. After tapping, both holes are closed with simple plug and the tree remains alive and healthy for future tappings.
A high content of the beta-carophylene provides
a natural germicidal action. With content of approximately
60% of essential oil, it is an excellent ingredient for
shaving gels, foot creams, and other anti-inflamatory and cleansing products.
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