Common Name: Copaiba
Latin Name: Copaifera officinalis or Copaifera langsdorfii
Aroma: I just love the aroma of this oil! It is smoky, balsamic, resinous, slightly sweet with exotic and warm sensual tones. It is one of my favorite resin oils as the aroma alone can be quite peaceful and is truly exquisite. This essential oil can be used as middle to base note in blends.
Blends with: Allspice, Black Pepper, Black Spruce, Most Citrus Oils, Roman Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Geranium, Ginger, Ho Wood, Alligator Juniper, Kunzea, Lavender, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Scotch Pine, Sweet Marjoram, Virginia Cedarwood, and Ylang Ylang.
Energetic Qualities: Strengthening, warming, and grounding and projects a calming sense when used for balancing.
Recommended applications: Diffuse, topical application using safe dilution ratios, use in inhaler at a low ratio.
Aromatherapist notes: I use this oil in many different types of blends including those that support healing inflamed tissues and reducing the appearance/feeling of pain. I also find this as a very grounding and protective oil that can aid in creating a sacred space for meditation.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled resin
Shelf Life: About 6-8 years
Country of Origin: Brazil, Wild Grown
GC/MS Batch:
CO1710 Oct 2017 Currently available
COJUL15 July 2015
Safety Data: There are no known safety issues for Copaiba, although this oil should be diluted when used as we do not know the risk of sensitization that comes from undiluted use with this oil. Avoid use on broken skin as it can be irritating.
Other considerations:
California Prop 65 Statement: This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals. This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 "Regulatory Information." Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a).