*This oil is produced from unsprayed crops - meaning that it is organically grown but not certified.

This oil has been used to help address acne, to support the body after injury, and has been used historically to support digestion.

Details

Botanical Name: Copaifera langsdorfii

Plant Origin: South America

Extraction Method: Steam distilled from balsam  (organically grown but not certified)

Shelf Life: 8 years in proper storage conditions 

Storage: Store upright, lid tight, out of direct heat and sunlight

Topical Dilution Recommendation: 2-3% for daily application, up to 25% for short-term use 

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Uses

Copaiba may support the body's proper natural response to and assist in maintaining a healthy state of the following:

• Acne
• Frozen Shoulder
• Headache
• Pain
• Parasites
• Sprains & Torn Ligaments
• Viral Infection

Research

For more information about Copaiba essential oil 

Therapeutic Properties

• analgesic - deadens or relieves pain; anodyne
• antibacterial - prevents bacterial growth
• antidepressant - alleviates depression
• anti-infectious - prevents uptake of infection
• anti-inflammatory - reduces inflammation
• antimicrobial - resists or destroys pathogenic microorganisms
• antiseptic - destroys and prevents the development of microbes/bacteria
• antispasmodic - prevents and eases spasms, convulsions, or cramps
• skin regenerative

Applications

Topical:

Apply diluted directly to the area of concern.

Ok for children 2 with proper dilution.

Pregnancy safe with extra dilution.

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Inhalation:

Diffuse or inhale directly.

Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA

Internal:

Although the quality of Selah Oils is excellent, it is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a certified physician who is also certified in aromatherapy. We recommend getting internal dosing instructions from a licensed physician as some essential oils are not recommended for oral consumption. This is in no way a reflection on our oil quality, only a matter of safety and caution with respect to how concentrated essential oils are. When used within safe parameters, and under your physician's care, the quality of our essential oils is such that they can be used internally if deemed appropriate.

All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion.

Cautions 

Repeated use can result in contact sensitization.

General EO Cautions:

All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.

If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes.

Do not put essential oils inside your ear canal.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

GC/MS Key Constituents:

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