11/14/2025
šæ Copaiba Essential Oil: 3 Science-Backed Benefits
Copaiba essential oil, distilled from the resin of the Copaifera tree, is loaded with β-caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene that interacts with the bodyās endocannabinoid system (CB2 receptors). Here are 3 scientifically supported benefits of copaiba š
š¬ 1. Potent Anti-Inflammatory & Antioxidant Activity
Chronic inflammation drives conditions from chronic pain, to arthritis, to autoimmune conditions, to cardiovascular disease. Copaiba oil shows remarkable anti-inflammatory activity:
⢠In animal models of arthritis, β-caryophyllene and copaiba oil reduced swelling, lymph node enlargement, and oxidative damage.
⢠Reduction in leukocyte infiltration indicates that copaiba modulates the immune response at a cellular level, not just symptomatically.
⢠Its antioxidant activity also helps neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress, which plays a major role in tissue inflammation.
š§ 2. Neuroprotective Properties
The brain is highly vulnerable to inflammation and oxidative injury, but copaiba oil demonstrates protection:
⢠In a controlled study, a single 400 mg/kg dose of copaiba resin reduced motor cortex damage by ~39% in animals with induced brain injury.
⢠Mechanistically, this benefit is linked to its ability to reduce neuroinflammation via CB2 receptor activity, which regulates microglial activation.
⨠3. Skin Healing & Regeneration
Copaibaās chemistry makes it a natural ally for skin health:
⢠Its anti-inflammatory action calms conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis by reducing cytokine-driven irritation.
⢠Copaiba also promotes collagen synthesis and fibroblast activity, accelerating wound closure and improving elasticity.
⢠Its antimicrobial and regenerative effects further support reduced scarring and prevention of secondary infections.
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I also love that it barely has any taste⦠So when I give it to my friends for their babies when theyāre teething, they just tap the side of the bottle. You donāt need a lot and you just rub it right on your babies gums. Or when I put it on my cat ⦠They donāt mind the taste if I put it in there food⦠Itās very mild. It taste like tea.