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Oleoresin (oil, sap) is extracted from the Copaiba tree by trunk incision which allows the oil to flow freely out of the trunk. Done with care the process can be repeated annually without harm to the tree. Much the same process used in North America to extract Maple syrup! Copaiba oil is considered an external wound healing and anti-inflammentary agent.* Traditional uses include applications to skin for treatment of cuts, bruises, burns and fungal infections. Taken internally copaiba is used to cure asthma, gastric ulcers, and gonorrhoea.* Modern research (Soukup 1986) describes Copaiba's internal use against incontinence, syphilis, bronchitis and tuberculosis. Copaiba oil consists of over 8% essential oils made up of copalic acid and several forms ofsesquiterpene. *Traditional healing doses are recommended at 5 drops taken in a cup of water to treat:
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. |
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