Known for its restorative, anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory properties, copaiba oleoresin is extracted from a resin from a South American tree. It is traditionally used by the indigenous people of the Amazon jungle against pain and skin problems. Strong in healing properties this oil is compared to the 'Amazonian Mānuka'.
Product Details
Name: Copaiba
Scientific Name: Copaifera officinalis
Method of extraction: Direct extract
Part of plant: Tree sap
Country of origin: Brazil
Main Components: β-caryophyllene (58,7%)
Health
In addition to its wide use in perfumery as a perfume fixative, it is widely used in creams, anti-inflammatory lotions, skin treatment, healing and ulcers. Distillation of the oleoresin allows for a concentration of more β-caryophyllene.
Anti-inflammatory
It is traditionally used for general pain, joint pain and chronic inflammation.
Neuroprotective effect
Studies indicate neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective action [3] in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and dementia. It also acts against convulsive phenomena [4].
Anxiolytic effect
Its use can provide great potential for anxiety and addiction control in general. β-caryophyllene stimulates specific endocannabinoid receptors [5], which potentially limits addiction disorders. In this way it can be useful in the treatment of abstinence cases.
Skincare
Recommended in the treatment of skin diseases and psoriasis.
Side effects
May be potentially irritating if in oleoresin form. Essential oil does not have this characteristic.
How to use
Its recomended to perform a test on the arm before using it neat. Preferably it must be combined with a carrier oil.
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[4] de Oliveira CC, de Oliveira CV, Grigoletto J, Ribeiro LR, Funck VR, Grauncke AC, de Souza TL, Souto NS, Furian AF, Menezes IR, Oliveira MS. (2016) “Anticonvulsant activity of β-caryophyllene against pentylenetetrazol-induced seizures.” Epilepsy Behav. 2016 Mar;56:26-31. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2015.12.040. Epub 2016 Jan 29.
[5] Jürg Gertsch, Marco Leonti, Stefan Raduner, Ildiko Racz, Jian-Zhong Chen, Xiang-Qun Xie, Karl-Heinz Altmann, Meliha Karsak and Andreas Zimmer (2008) « Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid » Proc Natl Acad Sci US A. 2008 Jul 1;105(26):9099-104. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0803601105. Epub 2008 Jun 23. LIEN