Essential Oil Education

Copal or Copaiba is an amazing essential oil that comes from the jungles of Brazil. It is from the plant Copaifera reticulata. Copal is the only essential oil which is not steam distilled – it’s tapped sustainably from the heartwood of the tree, so it’s still “living” when it is extracted! It’s never been sold in the USA until now. Copal has similar properties to helichrysum, melissa, and neroli oils. It is one of the most powerful essential oils studied for inflammation – twice as strong as wintergreen, yet is gentle on the skin. In a peer review paper in France, Copal was listed as the second most powerful oil against inflammation (second only to Myrrh resin).

There are many varieties of Copal, however there is only one variety which is powerful – that’s the one comprising 60% of the anti-inflammatory sesquiterpene called “beta caryophyllene.” Other varieties of Copal only have 9% beta caryophyllene, so they don’t have the same anti-inflammatory action. There is only one other essential oil which has anywhere near 60% beta caryophyllene, and that’s Clove oil…but because of clove oil’s numbing properties, it’s not always appropriate to use. Copal is therefore more versatile. 

 PS: Want to know how to get copal oil? Go to http://www.Youngliving.com/HTSMsmith to purchase a bottle. It’s fragrance is very soft yet this is a very powerful oil.

PSS: Become an aromatherapist so that you too can be knowledgeable about the healing properties of essential oils and how they can help you balance your health physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Go to http://www.ISHAhealing.com to find out how you can take courses about these healing plants.