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COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS - COPAIBA BALSAM.
SynonymCopaifera langsdorfii, Copaifera jacquinii. Common name Copaiba, copaiba balsam, copaiva, Jesuit's balsam, copal, palo de aceite, capivi. Family Fabaceae (Legume family) or Caesalpiniaceae. Overview Copaifera Officinalis (copaiba) is a well branched tropical tree that grows up to 100 feet tall. It has pinnate leathery leaves and blossoms are borne in whitish racemes; the flowers are small and aromatic. The fruit is a coriaceous legume containing a single seed. The part of the copaiba tree that is used is the oleoresin (a clear yellow resin) accumulated in cavities within the trunk; it is obtained by making incisions in the tree trunk. Although this resin is referred to as a balsam, in reality it is more a natural oil; thick clear pale - to golden yellow color. The copaiba oil has been documented with antibacterial activity. Among the uses are: as a scenting agent in perfumes, soaps, creams, bubble baths and lotions. This herbal oil is also used as an emollient, in lacquers and paint. Copaiba is believed to have diuretic, disinfectant and stimulant properties. Copaiba balsam is a natural oil that has been found most beneficial in chronic mucous affections, as in chronic gonorrhea, bronchitis, irritable conditions of the bladder, gleet, leucorrhea, chronic catarrh, chronic diarrhea and obstinate piles. 
ConstituentsResin consists of: sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, and terpenic acids. The resin also contains Caryophyllene (this phyto-chemical has strong anti-inflammatory-, fungal and pain relieving properties). Internal use The herbal oil of copaiba works against stomach ulcers, chronic catarrh, colds, respiratory problems (removal of mucus secretions from the lungs), bronchitis, ear-pain and gonorrhea. Dose: 5 - 30 drops (1/6 – 1 ml), 1 or 3 times a day. External use Against all kind of skin- disorders, dermatophyte infections such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), psoriasis, infected wounds, hemorrhoids. Suriname's traditional medicine It is used to heal big cuts with minimal scarring (external), also against coughs, catarrh, colds, respiratory problems, psoriasis and gonorrhea sores. Hardiness USDA zone 10 -11. Propagation Seeds and cuttings. Culture Light shade, well drained, sandy loam soil; pH 4.5 - 7.5, high humidity, min. temperature of 55° F. |
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