Botanical Name: Copaifera officinalis
Other Names: Balsam, Bálsamo de Copaiba, Baume de Copahu, Copaiba, Copaiba Oleoresin, Copaïer, Copaifera langsdorffii, Copaifera officinalis, Copaifera reticulata, Copaiva, Copayer, Jesuit’s Balsam, Oléorésine de Copahu.
Copaiba balsam, obtained from the oleoresin of Copaifera trees extracted from their trunks, serves as the raw material for copaiba oil production. The compounds found in copaiba balsam and copaiba oil are believed to possess antimicrobial properties, potentially aiding in germ elimination. Additionally, certain chemicals present in copaiba balsam may contribute to reducing inflammation.
Medicinal Uses:
- Treating bronchitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Bladder infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
