Copaïba essential oil (Copaïba or Copahu balm)
Botanical name: Copaifera officinalis
Biochemical components: Sesquiterpens (beta-caryophyllene, trans-alpha-bergamotene, alpha-copaene, alpha-cubebene). Anti-agathic acid.
Distilated part: Oleoresin (balm)
Culture: Native
Country of origin: Brazil
Main aromatherapy properties: Powerful anti-inflammatory
Indications: Broncho-pulmonary catarrhal infection. Urinairy catarrhal infection, uretritis. Wounds, ulcers.
Contraindications: Not to be administered to children under six. Not to be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women. Potentially irritating to the skin if used pure.
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