COPAIBA ESSENTIAL OIL (Copaifera Officinalis)Some of the most important and impressive health benefits of copaiba essential oil include its ability to reduce pain, eliminate inflammation, protect against infection, heal the skin, prevent fungal growth, boost respiratory health, improve the health of the skin and hair, improve bladder control, speed healing, tighten the skin, and lower .BP.These are actually the effects which it produces upon consumption, or application.Anti – Inflammatory – It is widely touted as the best anti-inflammatory substance.Cicatrizant – promotes healing of injuries by faster formation of scar or scabDisinfectant – assists in cleaning out wounds, scrapes etc to prevent any infection by pathogens.Emollient – fancy word for moisturizersAstringent – shrinks skin tissue ( this has several cosmetic applications, as we shall see below )Expectorant – aids in expelling phlegmAnti Cancer to certain cancers, like skin cancer and stomach cancerDiureticHypotensive – aids in lowering down B.P Anti-IrritantCopaiba Essential Oil for SkinIt is absolutely amazing for getting healthier skin. In fact, copaiba oil is also generally safe to be applied in sensitive skin area , where most other essential oils may not be applicable.AcneTake 2 drops of this oil on a cotton ball and apply it directly ( without diluting ) on active acne. It shouldn’t sting. Wait for 2 – 3 hours. The area affected by the acne reduces considerably.Because of its super anti-inflammatory power, it reduces redness around the acne, making it much less noticeable. Use this trick daily and acne should be much less inflamed.Stretch MarksCopaiba oil can be applied directly on stretch marks to fade them. If you feel stretch marks with adequate attention, it is easily noticed that these are depressions in skin. Apply copaiba oil as massage oil on these scars. The depression starts to fill up in a few weeks. Use this in conjugation with olive oil to fade away the stretch marks.Sagging SkinApply it direct on skin areas which are sagging. Copaiba oil boosts secretion of collagen and elastin to make skin firm and taut.Varicose VeinsCopaiba oil is excellent for treating varicose veins. It improves blood circulation of veins close to skin, allowing them to drain back and reduce pooled blood. This gets rid of varicose veins. No more compression garments to trouble your legs !Copaiba Oil For Pain ReliefThis oil really stands out as a natural pain relief. This property is used in many products as well. In fact, its pain relieving effects can be even stronger than Wintergreen essential oil, which is well renowned for pain relief. Whatever be the cause of pain, this oil helps in lowering down the sensation of pain.Arthritis and goutHeadachesPain due to an injury. If there is a cut or wound, apply it on outer edges of wound to lower inflammation and pain caused by stretching of skin during scab formation.Muscular cramp painFibromyalgia – This is very helpful for people with fibromyalgia symptoms.Back joint pain and sciatica – Use deep massage to relieve sciatica using this oil.Against Urinary IncontinenceChildren who have the issue of bedwetting, or even adults who have difficulty in controlling the flow of urine can make use of this oil. Apply this oil in generous amount on lower abdomen and massage. It helps to tone muscles of bladder and urinary tract, thus reducing the incidences of incontinence.Copaiba Oil in Sitz BathIf you never heard of it, sitz bath is a bath taken for the lower part of body only. It is used to relieve hemorrhoids and problems of genital region, like bacterial or fungal infections.Add 8 – 10 drops of copaiba oil in sitz bath. Its mild antimicorbial properties help in getting rid of infections. It improves blood circulation and helps in hemorrhoids pain too.Insect BitesHate it when wasps bite me. It swells up and causes throbbing pain. There are myriad of insects in our world, and many of them bite. Use copaiba oil on the bite to quickly reduce swelling and get relief.Soap PerfumeMany DIY enthusiasts make their own soap at home. Its pretty easy. In that process, adding copaiba oil imparts mild fragrance to soap, which is great.Lighten up your Smelling copaiba oil helps to lighten up tense mood as it has nice and sweet honey like aroma.
