As you now know, in this segment, we will be featuring one essential oil on the first Wednesday of every month. We will be giving you fun, educational information about the benefits of the featured oil, how to diffuse the oil, diffuser blends, how to infuse it where applicable, recipes for food and fun bath and body products you can DIY all month long! Never miss a tip or trick by following us on instagram.
This month the oil we are featuring is Copaiba which has many great benefits.
About Copaiba:
The most important and impressive health benefits of copaiba essential oil include its ability to reduce pain and inflammation, protect against infections, heal the skin, prevent fungal growth, and boost the respiratory health. It improves the health of the skin and hair, maintains bladder control, speeds up healing, tightens the skin, and lowers blood pressure as well.
Copaiba essential oil is a wonderful analgesic and has been used in this aromatherapy capacity for generations. According to a study, individuals with joint pain and inflammation who used copaiba reported favorable results. “Copaiba is an essential oil that is used topically with little or no side effects,” says Dr. Charles Hennekens, the first Sir Richard Doll Professor, senior academic advisor to the dean in Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, and senior author of the paper. Whether in an aromatherapeutic context or when topically applied, the oil can help to reduce pain and loosen muscles and even ease the discomfort of headaches and migraines.
In aromatherapy, copaiba essential oil has often been used to lighten the spirit and improve mood. There aren’t many essential oils that have such a sweet, pleasant smell of rich honey, and the combination of the scent and its gentle effects on your hormonal balance can significantly improve your day.
Benefits:
Provides a calming aroma
Can be diffused to create a warm, inviting environment
Reduces the appearance of blemishes
Can be massaged into fatigued areas after activity
Includes the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene
Can be applied to skin to promote the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow
Has a pleasant, complex taste
Can be used to support general wellness
Uses:
Add Copaiba to a moisturizer or skin cream to help enhance the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow and to help reduce the appearance of blemishes.
Dilute with Vegetable Oil or coconut oil and massage it on fatigued areas after exercise for a relaxing cooldown. To add a cooling sensation, combine Copaiba with Peppermint or Wintergreen essential oils.
Diffuse it to create a warm, inviting space. Create a custom blend by adding oils such as Cedarwood or Cinnamon Bark.
Create a natural beard oil with Copaiba, a lightweight carrier oil, and a complementary oil such as Northern Lights Black Spruce or Peppermint.
Add 2 drops of Copaiba Vitality to a capsule and take it daily as a dietary supplement.
Mix Copaiba Vitality into herbal tea, such as chamomile or rooibos, to enjoy its complex, soothing flavor. Stir a couple of drops into a glass of water or green juice to promote overall wellness.
Environment to Diffuse:
Cool down at home after a strenuous workout with a nostalgic, woodsy aroma,
Blend the steam from your shower with a sweet, earthy scent to revitalize after a busy day at the office.
Diffuser Blends:
Grounding Blend:
3 drops Copaiba
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Frankincense
Calming Kiddos Blend:
3 drops Lime
3 drops Copaiba
2 drops Cedarwood
Season Changes Blend:
3 drops Copaiba
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Lemon
3 drops Peppermint
Other Uses:
Eliminate Scars
Reduce Congestion
Reduce Pain
Improves Mood
Provides Mental Clarity
Improves Mood
Lowers Blood Pressure
How to Wear:
Now that you know your stuff, let us tell you how to wear your oil too! Did you know we create a hand-crafted line of leather, lava, and oil bundles in jewelry every single month?! YES! And you get two pieces each month which retail at up to $50, with a sample of the featured oil (and all it's fun benefits) all tied up in a cute stamped bag delivered to your door. It's only $15.95 each month. We'd love for you to be apart of the club.
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You have a foundation for diffusing Copaiba essential oil, we want to encourage you to check out our entire collection of leather and oils. Most pieces come in over 20 different colors. We hand-craft jewelry right here at JPF that diffuse essential oils while being worn. Now that you know how many great benefits Copaiba has, you understand how awesome it would be to wear around all the time.
Happy Oiling,
Mackenzie Byrd
References: Youngliving.com, organicfacts.net,