Copaiba Balsam, aka Copal Balsam Essential Oil, Undiluted (Copaifera Officinalis)

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail (*CAUTION: Essential oils are NOT safe for internal use.  For external use only.  Do not apply directly to skin without first properly diluting with a carrier oil.) Copaiba Balsam, aka Copal Balsam Essential Oil (Copaifera Officinalis) 1 Dram, Undiluted COMMON NAME :  Copaiba Balsam SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Copaifera Officinalis OTHER NAMES :   Diesel Tree, Balsam Copaiba, Copal Balsam, Balsam of Copaiba FAMILY :  Fabaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES :   Element: Water Planet: Jupiter Day: Sunday Direction: West Zodiac Sign: Gemini Chakra: 7th Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) Energy: Yang Gender: Masculine Sabbat or Holiday: Día de Los Muertos (Oct 31 – Nov 2), Samhain (Oct 31 – Nov 1), the Full Hunter’s Moon (Oct or Nov) Deity or God / Goddess Association: Oizys (Miseria), Chaac   Parts Used:  Resin Description:   Like Frankincense, Copaiba Balsam oil is steam distilled from a rich tree resin. Copaiba Balsam essential oil is well suited in formulas for chest and muscle rubs, calming massage blends, skincare and aftershaves, or as a versatile fixative middle to base note in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes. For the skin, the essential oil is great for increased collagen synthesis, prevention of wrinkles and signs of aging, reduction of the appearance of scars and stretch marks, acne, rashes, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, other anti-inflammatory issues, varicose veins, and chapped and dry lips. It helps soothe and soften skin. When applied to regions with skin melasmas, the essential oil may help whiten, especially when mixed with other essential oils. It also has antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic and disinfectant properties, helping to kill germs. For this reason, the oil has been used to help insect bites and stings, burns and wounds. It may also help reduce swelling. The Guarani people of the Amazon use it to heal wounds after battle. The oil is sometimes used for its deodorant action, as well as for sun protection. Copaiba Balsam oil can also help problems with arthritis and tendonitis. The essential oil has an analgesic effect that can help loosen muscles and help relieve nerve, muscle and joint pain. Some believe that Copaiba Balsam essential oil may help relieve pain more than topical CBD. For use on the skin, mix a few drops of the essential oil into a carrier oil or lotion and mix thoroughly. It can also be mixed into shampoos, conditioners and scalp oils to balance greasiness and help mycoses, dandruff, and seborrhea of the scalp. It helps leave hair soft and shiny. In aromatherapy, Copaiba Balsam is soothing and great for balancing mood and reducing anxiety. Copaiba essential oil and oleoresin contain large amounts of beta-caryophyllene, a molecule that interacts with cannabinoid receptors in your skin. This causes skin cells to produce beta-endorphin, one of the happiness hormones. This makes it a wonderfully soothing addition to massage oils. Used in an infuser, it can help promote restful sleep. The scent blends well with other woody and resinous oils like Frankincense and Cedarwood or Sandalwood, with citrusy aromas, vanilla, and florals like jasmine and ylang-ylang. Historical Uses:  analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, antibiotic, antiseptic, disinfectant, nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, arthritis, varicose veins, skin problems, fungal skin infection, nail infection, athlete’s foot, dry skin, acne, dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, itchiness, itchy scalp, mycoses, hair skin nails, anxiety, moodiness, stress, tension, irritability, depression, boosting collagen, anti-aging, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, eczema, psoriasis, rash, chapped lips, inflammation, swelling, insect bites and stings, burns, wounds, skin rash, sores, cuts, scrapes, grazes, deodorant, sunscreen, sleeplessness, mental clarity Mystical Attributes: The word copal is actually derived from the Nahuatl word capalli, which means “incense”. Copal resin was considered a gift from the “god of lightning”, who passed his power on to the tree. The Copal has long been used in ancient Maya and Aztec ceremonies as a ritual offering to the gods. The Mayans burned the resin at sunrise to honor the Sun. The holy book of the Mayans says the divine god of the Earth extracted Copal resin from the Tree of Life and gave it to humans as a gift, making it a heavenly sacred resin. It is still used by a number of indigenous people in southern Mexico and Central America during sweat lodge ceremonies as well as sacred mushroom ceremonies. When burned, Copal elicits mentally uplifting and calming effects. Ceremonially, the resin is placed on hot coals to burn as an incense for spiritual cleansing. Copal is excellent for protection, especially when combined with frankincense and myrrh. It works well as a smudge and creates a mellow, magical atmosphere. It symbolizes the transformation from the physical to the supernatural. The rising smoke takes prayers to the heavens and the gods. Copal is burned during ceremonies to communicate with the spirits of the dead and is commonly used in Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) rituals. It is frequently used in ritual purification of both objects and people. Copal carries an energy that is particularly good for love, house blessings, dedications, meditation, protection, celebration, solar energy, and creating sacred space. Copaiba Balsam essential oil can help heal old, deep emotional wounds. It is grounding, helps balance emotions, and can inspire sensual moods. Mystical Intentions:  calm, balance emotions, uplifting, sensuality, cleansing, protection, purification, divination, banishment, hex breaking, curse breaking, exorcism, meditation, ritual incense, altar incense, love spells, ward off negative energy, smudge, ceremonial incense, ceremony incense, offering to the gods, blessing, house warming, dedication, sun rituals, spirituality, awareness, boosting magical power, ward off evil spirits, protection from illness, prayer incense, wish making, communicating with spirits, past life reading, calling ancestors, happiness Smell:  Soft, sweet, earthy, resinous, honey-like, rich, spicy-peppery, pleasant aroma Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Copaiba trees are impressive, densely branched, leguminous trees that grow deep in the rainforests of Brazil, Bolivia and Venezuela with more than 35 species that have adapted to the continent’s unique terrain and grow up to 20 meters tall. The trees also grow in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Sierra Leone, India, Sri Lanka, and other places. When tapped, in the same manner as Sugar Maple trees, they yield a think clear and colorless oily resin that thickens and darkens upon contact with air. The balsamic resin, similar in consistency to Sandalwood oil, is collected for several days after which the tap is removed and the hole sealed with clay; the tapped trees are left to rest for three years between extractions. The abundant resin (up to 40 liters per year) may be filtered for use as lamp oil or a fuel for diesel engines, hence the nickname ‘diesel tree’. Copaiba Balsam is preferred by some to the distilled oil, as it doesn’t require branches or whole trees to be cut, but more importantly, it contains vital diterpenes that do not appear in the essential oil. Contraindications & Toxicity: May cause stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. When applied to the skin, can cause redness, itching, and a rash for some people. Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not use if taking Lithium.   Constituents: sesquiterpene diterpene hydrocarbons beta-caryophyllene β-karyophylene     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. 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