Copaiba Essential Oil Benefits And Recipes - A Less Toxic Life (2024)

An oil I just started learning about is Copaiba.

Have you tried it yet?

This oil is derived from the resin of the copaiba tree. That tree is found in South America and grows up to 100 ft tall!

(if you’re curious it is pronounced co-pie-EE-ba)

The oil is extracted from the tree similar to how you would derive syrup from a maple tree.

It has a very mild sweet aroma and mixes well with other essential oils.

It is heavier than most oils so a little goes a long way.

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Here are just some of the benefits of Copaiba Essential Oil and keep scrolling for recipes you can use it in.

1. Boosts the effectiveness of other essential oils
2. Helps reduce the appearance of blisters, marks, scars, and pimples
3. Soothes aching joints and loosens tense muscles (even for your dog)
4. Helps ease headaches and migraines
5. Improves your mood
6. Helps with hormonal balance
7. Fights infections
8. Helps digestion
9. Calms your nerves when you feel anxious
10. Eases chest congestion
11. Provides aboost to the immune system
12. Reduces inflammation

While researching this oil I discovered it can even be beneficial for your dog, too.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professional so please do your own research.

Not all oil brands are created equal so do your due diligence when deciding what brand to use.

The essential oil brands I’m currently using are Simply Earth (use code STACYRUSSELLFREE for a $45 rebate when you order their subscription box)and Plant Therapy.

You can use Copaiba by itself or blend it with other oils.

Here are the main ways you can use it:

1. Massage the oil directly into the affected area
2. Diffuse in your favorite cool mist diffuser
3. Add a few drops into your palm and inhale or put drops in an inhaler
4. In a roller bottle with a carrier oil
5. Apply to the soles of your feet
6. In your bath

Note: I don’t recommend ingesting Copaiba Oil unless the bottle specifically states it can be used internally.

For example, some of the Doterra or Young Living oils have “food grade” on the label.

Start out just with Copaiba on its own and then branch out to blend it with other oils.

You’ll soon find some favorites and make up your own oil combinations.

Try some of these recipes I’ve collected and let me know which ones you like.

Get your oil supplies on Amazonor buy the Simply Earth Subscription box so you get the bonus box free oil accessories.

Note: If you use the code STACYRUSSELLFREE when you check out at Simply Earth you’ll get a $40 coupon to use on your 2nd order. Use it to buy Copaiba if it doesn’t come in the subscription.

Roller Bottle Recipes Using Copaiba

Roll on Bottles

Roller bottle blends are perfect to use for headaches and muscle soreness.

Make and take them anywhere!

The directions are simple and the supplies are inexpensive.

Simply add oils to a 10ml roller bottle (get them here) and top with fractionated coconut oil and apply liberally.

Be sure to buy a bottle opener tool when you buy your roller bottles (some sets come with the tool but double-check before you order) so you can reuse the bottles plus the tools make fun gifts for your friends who use oils.

1. Head Ache and Tension Relief

• 10 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 20 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 5 Drops Marjoram Essential Oil
• 5 Drops CopaibaEssential Oil

2. Relieve Muscle Soreness

• 10 Drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
• 5 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 10 Drops Copaiba Essential Oil
• 5 Drops WintergreenEssential Oil

3. Pain Away Roll-On Blend

by Natural Living Family

• 5 Drops Copaiba Essential Oil
• 3 Drops Marjoram Essential Oil
• 3 Drops Basil Essential Oil
• 3 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil

Get all these essential oils at Simply Earth or Amazon.

Put the ingredients in a small bowl and mix them together. Apply with fingers to sore muscles.

• 5 drops Copaiba Essential Oil
• 4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
• 1 Tbs Coconut Oil
  
  Click here for more essential oil recipes for pain

Essential Oil Diffuser

Diffuser blends are fun to experiment with just add the recommended drops to your diffuser and enjoy the benefits.

If you don’t like the scent just start over.

The diffuser pictured is one of my favorite diffusers since it’s portable and less than $20.

Diffusers make great gifts because you can’t have too many of them.

1. Calm The Kids

• 3 Drops Lime Essential Oil
• 3 Drops Copaiba Essential Oil
• 2 Drops Cedarwood Essential Oil

2. Relax Now

• 5 Drops Copaiba Essential Oil
• 3 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

3. Uplifting Candy Hearts Diffuser Blend

This is a sweet and uplifting blend I discovered on PlantTherapy.com

• 4 Drops Tangerine Essential Oil
• 4 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
• 2 Drops Spearmint Essential Oil
• 1 Drop Copaiba Essential OilClick here for more diffuser blends that smell like candy

Add these oils to a blank inhaler (get them here) and inhale as needed.

1. Immune Boost

• 7 Drops Copaiba Essential Oil
• 5 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
• 3 Drops Coffee Essential Oil

2. PMS/Cramps Blend

• 4 Drops Clary Sage Essential Oil
• 4 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil
• 3 Drops Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil
• 2 Drops Copaiba Essential Oil
• 2 Drops Palmarosa Essential OilClick here for more inhaler recipes

Bottom Line

Copaiba Essential Oil looks like a promising oil to help with a wide variety of health issues.As with all essential oils, you should test the oil and see what works for you.

Let me know what you think of Copaiba!

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Sources:
https://draxe.com/copaiba-oil/
https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/copaiba-essential-oil/
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-412/copaiba-balsam
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22502624