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Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil


Average Product Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Based on 13 Customer Reviews)


Main Constituents:
β-Caryophyllene: 50%

Botanical Name: Copaifera officinalis

Plant Part: Crude Resin

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: USA

Description: The Copaiba Balsam Resin is extracted from the wild growing trees. They are found mainly in the South American rain forests - particularly Brazil, Columbia, Peru and Venezuela. The resin is harvested by tapping or drilling holes into the trunk of the tree. In this way it is much like how rubber trees are tapped. Although this resin is often referred to as balsam, it is not a true balsam.

Color: Yellow to brownish liquid that becomes darker when exposed to air.

Common Uses: Properties of Copaiba Balsam include being soothing, balancing and uplifting. In combination with other essential oils it is a great fixative that binds more volatile aromas and extends their shelf life.

Consistency: Medium to Heavy

Note: Base

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil blends well with oils from the spice family, oils from the floral family, and essential oils with Oriental bases. They also work well with the aphrodisiac oils – Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, and Frankincense. It can also support the softer qualities of oils such as Ylang-ylang or Vanilla.

Aromatic Scent: Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil has a warm, honey-like scent. It is rich and pleasant; it is easily identifiable as a base note.

History: Copaiba Balsam Oil has been used historically as a fixative in perfumes, colognes, detergents and soaps.

Cautions: May cause possible dermal sensitization.. Avoid use during pregnancy.

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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

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than 50 reviews
Submited By: Lauretta from San Diego, California on 11/11/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

This is one of my absolute favorite EOs!! I would probably use it in all of my perfumes and colognes if I weren't trying to maintain a little variety. Whenever I need to mellow out a mixture, a little of this does the trick perfectly. I much prefer the scent of this balsam to Peru balsam, which is stronger and more bitter, so if you're hesitating between the two, I recommend trying this one. The only down side is that it can definitely be sensitizing, and the strength of the aroma is rather mild, so I find that I end up adding a decent amount and then have to dilute the final product quite a bit to keep it from being irritating to the skin.
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Submited By: Heather from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 11/04/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

Another pleasent e/o. I love using this e/o in my soap and lotion recipes. This is a great aid in recipes that need a bit more honey scenting than just bee honey alone provides. This is warm and very honey like.
Submited By: Henry from Chattanooga, Tennessee on 09/28/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

Lovely balsam. Understated. Reminds me a bit of chaulmoogra, only with more balsam and resin aromas. They should go well together. The fragrance going on is relaxing and the feel of it on your skin is very soothing
Submited By: Hong from Corona, California on 08/08/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

I ordered this oil to use as my painting medium. In the china/porcelain painting world, painters use Copaiba oil either by itself, or to mix with other oil to create a medium to paint. I was told that there are heavy, medium and light Copaiba oil available in the industry. After I use this, I will rate this product as a light Copaiba oil. I love the packaging and the light weight of the oil, in case I will mix with any other oil, the blending will be smoother. The price is terrific. You will pay more for shipping but if you order in larger quantity, shipping won't be that bad. And the service is excellent, very quick delivery with carefully packaging. This is the site I think of every time I need any kind of oil.
Submited By: Jourdain from Salinas, California on 06/18/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

Light, warm and pleasant, with the latex-y backnote present in most myrrh oils and a lush, benzoin-esque touch of waxy honey and light spice. A flourish of this in a complicated base-note blend does wonderful things to resinous, almost church-y fragrances, and rounds off harsh, earthen notes like patchouli in an interesting way.
Submited By: Jackie from Porter's Lake, Nova Scotia on 06/01/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I was pleasantly surprised with this one. It has a lovely sweet balsamic scent. I can't wait to try it in my soaps!
Submited By: Yulia from Newmarket, Ontario on 12/05/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

I love this oil - it's so powerful, yet complex. Great fixative too! I blended it with peppermint to begin with and it's a keeper!
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than 50 reviews
Submited By: Judith from Reisterstown, Maryland on 06/17/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

Good earthy base note, not too overpowering.
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than 50 reviews
Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 05/29/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

Great earthy, warm scent. A nice addition to citrus and spice blend.
Submited By: Caroline from Bearn, Quebec on 11/28/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This EP is my secret touch for my Chai latte blend! Use 50% of copaiba, add cinnamon leaf EO, anise star EO , clove EO and a touch of ginger EO and voilà! A fantastique chai blend for your soap!
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 05/10/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

The fragrance of this oil is very light but in perfumes it comes out and holds the others together and makes them last longer - known as a fixative. Medicinally it is a dynamo!
Submited By: Elena from Marina Del Rey, California on 01/23/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

This is one of my favorite oils. Its versatility is astounding - it can relieve pain, reduce inflammation, killl germs, heal wounds, sooth and soften your skin among many other things. The quality of the Copaiba balm at newdirectionsaromatics.com is superb. On top of all this - it smells heavenly.
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than 50 reviews
Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/06/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

Beautifully balanced earthy scent, this is one of the very best Copaiba Balsams I have tried in my Aromatherapy practice. Brings in a warm base note that pulls others together nicely.