• BOTANICAL NAME Copaifera officinalis L.
• PART OF PLANT Oleoresin
• CULTURE Wild
• CHEMOTYPE B-Caryophyllene
• OTHER NAME Copaifera martii Hayne
• EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
• ODOUR Aromatic, balsamic
• COLOUR Colorless to clear yellow

Topical (Adults): Mix 1 to 2 drops in ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) of vegetable oil.

IMPORTANT: THIS ESSENTIAL OIL IS NATURALLY THICK (High viscosity)
You shake the bottle, it flows very slowly or nothing comes out of the dropper and you think: Something is wrong with my oil!
Don't worry, this is normal (can vary from batch to batch) and is a guarantee of quality. So patience is needed.

HOW TO LIQUIFY A THICK ESSENTIAL OIL

• Warm the bottle in your hand. Sometimes heating the bottle will not help, so please tap the bottom of the bottle as this can help release the oil.

If that doesn't work:

• Place the bottle in a small ziploc bag and empty the air as much as possible (to protect the label and to prevent the bag from floating), then put the bag in a larger container of hot water (not boiling) to warm it gently for about 5 to 10 minutes. And that's it, it comes out of the dropper!
• This procedure will have to be repeated each time before use because the oil will become thick again.
• Avoid using a microwave oven as it may overheat and deteriorate the oil.
• Tips and tricks: You can remove the dropper and use a pipette to extract drops or a toothpick, a needle to extract the desired amount from the bottle.

NOT FOR USE ON CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE OR WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING. For external and cosmetic use only. Do not use essential oils undiluted. Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If nausea, dizziness, headache or allergic reactions occur, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist. Not for use on inflamed, broken, irritated or sensitive skin or if suffering from dermatitis. Avoid exposing treated area to sunlight.

Copaiba is a tree native to South America, specifically to Brazil and Columbia. The Amazonian Indians have used it as medicine since time immemorial. Its oleoresin is collected through incisions in the trunk and is steam distilled to obtain an essential oil called Copaiba Balsam.