Other Names : Balsam Copaiba, Copal, Jesuit's Balsam, Mal-dos-sete-dias, Balsam, Bálsamo de Copaiba, Baume de Copahu, Copaiba, Copaiba Oleoresin, Copaifera langsdorffii, Copaifera officinalis, Copaifera reticulata, Copaiva
Special Precautions of Copaiba
- Copaiba balsam is safe for most people in normal food amounts. However, it seems UNSAFE for use as a medicine. Copaiba balsam can cause side effects such as stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, tremor, groin pain, and sleeplessness (insomnia). When used on the skin, it can cause redness, itching, and a rash that might leave brown spots after healing.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Copaiba balsam is safe when eaten as food, but it seems UNSAFE in medicinal amounts, which are typically higher. Stick with normal food amounts if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Benefits and uses of Copaiba are
Chemicals in copaiba balsam and copaiba oil might help kill germs. Other chemicals in copaiba balsam might decrease swelling (inflammation), increase the production of urine (act as a diuretic), and help loosen chest congestion (act as an expectorant).
- antibacterial
- anti-inflammatory,
- Hemorrhoids (topical)
- Diarrhea.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Constipation.
- Bronchitis.