Copaiba oil is a herbal nutrient native to the Amazon rainforest, being closely associated with manufacturing because of its different therapeutic substances that improve health and combat the emergence of diseases.

Extracted from the copaiba tree, also known as oil wood among the communities surrounding the flora, this oil is often cited among the best natural medicines when it comes to inflammation of the skin and joints.

It is no wonder this nutrient gets more and more prominence in the industry. Today, it is known that the oil has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-tumor action, acts on the gastric mucosa, and has other medicinal purposes.

 

What Is Copaiba Oil?

Copaiba oil is a nutrient for therapeutic purposes extracted from the copaiba tree, present in the Amazon rainforest and native to Brazil. In the region, the tree can also be found under another name, more precisely oil wood.

Since its first use, the oil has been treated as natural medicine. This is because of its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant, and healing functions.

 

What Is Copaiba Oil For?

Copaiba oil is usually popular in treatments that involve direct contact with the skin. Therefore, wounds and inflammations are the most common cases of the use of this native oil from the Amazon rainforest, both for its anti-inflammatory function and the reduction of pain.

Moreover, in the herbal industry, the oil draws attention because it is present in different types of treatments. Some of the most common are:

• Psoriasis;
• Dermatitis;
• Chilblains;
• Insect bites;
• Arthritis;
• Lesions;
• Acnes;
• Tendonitis.

On rare occasions, copaiba oil also proves to be an efficient alternative treatment against cough and throat inflammation. In this case, the use is usually recommended by a doctor.

 

Can Copaiba Oil Be Ingested?

Copaiba oil is generally not ingested due to the possibility of stomach irritation or even the possibility of allergy. 

On rare occasions, consumption is usually indicated by a doctor, who limits it to between one and three drops per day and is always diluted in water.

 

Health Benefits of Copaiba Oil

The natural substances of copaiba oil stand out for providing many health benefits, often being exploited by different industries. 

Below, you can find the list of the main benefits of the oil!

   1. Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and healing function

Especially present in the industry of skin treatment, this oil can be used to recover tissues and treat skin diseases.

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   2. Antioxidant action

The antioxidant action of the oil prevents the accumulation of nutrients that are bad for the skin and hair. Some experts also defend the anti-cancer action, since the oil delays the degeneration of cells.

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   3. It prevents the emergence of diseases

Thanks to the presence of diterpenes and sesquiterpenes, substances associated with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action, the oil prevents low immunity. On the contrary, it helps in combating diseases.

 

How Can Manufacturers Use Copaiba Oil?

To use copaiba oil, manufacturers apply it to the formula of their herbal medicines. 

Thus, when developing ointments, gels, shampoos, and other products that, allied to the ingredient, seek to treat different problems, it is possible to increase the presence of combative substances by adding natural copaiba oil from the Amazon rainforest.

Depending on the region, extraction of the substance can be difficult. Fortunately, Frootiva® Co distributes 100% natural copaiba oil.

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Where Can You Find Copaiba Oil?

Frootiva® Co works with the export of copaiba oil, bringing some of the best nutrients from the Amazon to most different countries.

The company also offers other product lines: dry extracts,  dehydrated fruit and vegetable powders, and 100% natural fluid guarana extract, only used for beverage industries.

To learn more about the products and work done by the company, contact us by phone 55 11 4765-0732 or fill out the contact form.