| The aromatic oil Balsam Copaiba's scientific name is | | | | - Antibacterial |
| "Copaifera officinalis." Essential oils like Balsam Copaida | | | | - Antifungal |
| have an aroma that is frequently described as "Earthy, | | | | - Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling |
| Exotic and Sensual, Resinous, Sweet, Warm and | | | | - Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections |
| Radiant." This oil as used in aromatherapy is found to | | | | - Cicatrisant |
| have excellent health promoting properties. | | | | - Cooling |
| The use of Balsam Copaiba and its oils has a long | | | | - Decongestant |
| history for promoting health among the indigenous | | | | - Expectorant - removes excess mucus from |
| peoples of the Amazon. The aromatic oil of Balsam | | | | respiratory system |
| Copaiba has been found to be an effective | | | | - Immunostimulant - stimulates immune function |
| aromatherapy to promote health, as an analgesic it | | | | - Nervous System calming |
| reduces pain, swelling and also works well as an | | | | The Emotional health and Energetic Qualities as used in |
| antibacterial and an antifungal agent. | | | | aromatherapy are: |
| In aromatherapy it works as an anti-inflammatory. | | | | - Supports reflection and introspection |
| Research of essential oils has found this essense to | | | | - Encourages emotional healing on all levels |
| be beneficial in dealing with health issues related to | | | | - Quiets the mind |
| anxiety, chronic mucous congestion, bronchitis, irritable | | | | - Supports focused attention and tranquility |
| conditions of the bladder, skin conditions and chronic | | | | It can be a potential skin irritant and should never be |
| diarrhea. Balsam Copaiba's essential oils are effective | | | | used directly on the skin without dilution with an |
| for reducing inflammation, treating fungal conditions and | | | | appropriate carrier medium. |
| relieving pain. | | | | To reduce anxiety blend together in a blank inhaler 5 |
| Indigenous people of the Amazon use the essential oils | | | | drops Frankincense, 5 drops Balsam Copaiba, 5 drops |
| of Balsam copaiba topically for the health of the skin, | | | | Orange and inhale as needed. |
| for all types of pain, and to cool inflammation. In | | | | The same mixture, 5 drops Frankincense, 5 drops |
| Brazilian herbal folklore the aromatherapy of Balsam is | | | | Balsam Copaiba, 5 drops Orange can be added to 2 |
| used as an expectorant for the respiratory tract, for | | | | ounces of an appropriate aromatherapy carrier |
| bronchitis and allergies, and as a topical | | | | medium to create a pleasant health promoting anxiety |
| anti-inflammatory health agent for all types of skin | | | | reducing massage oil. Remember that the essential oils |
| disorder. | | | | of Balsam Copaiba can be a potential skin irritant when |
| Common aromatherapy uses include: | | | | the essential oils are old and depending on one's |
| - Analgesic - numbs pain | | | | sensitivity. |