Copaiba Balsam
OTHER NAME(S): Balsam, Baume de Copahu, Copaiba, Copaiba Oil, Copaiba Oleoresin, Copaïer, Copaiva, Copayer, Jesuit's Balsam, Oléorésine de Copahu, Copaifera officinalis, Copaifera langsdorffii, Copaifera reticulata, Copaifera duckei, and other Copaifera species.u003Cbru003EFamily: Fabaceae/Leguminosae., Bálsamo de Copaiba, Baume de copaiba
Overview
Copaiba balsam is a sap-like substance (oleoresin) that's collected from the trunk of Copaifera trees. It is processed to make copaiba oil.
Chemicals in copaiba balsam and copaiba oil might help kill germs. Other chemicals in copaiba balsam might decrease swelling.
People use copaiba balsam for dental cavities, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, UTIs, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Copaiba balsam with other balsams, including Peru balsam, Tolu balsam, Canada balsam, and Oregon Fir balsam. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Copaiba Balsam overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Copaiba balsam is commonly consumed in foods. But it is possibly unsafe when used as a medicine. Copaiba balsam can cause side effects such as stomach pains, vomiting, and diarrhea.
When applied to the skin: Copaiba balsam is possibly safe. It can cause redness, itching, and a rash for some people.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Copaiba balsam is commonly consumed in foods. But it is possibly unsafe when used as a medicine. Copaiba balsam can cause side effects such as stomach pains, vomiting, and diarrhea.
When applied to the skin: Copaiba balsam is possibly safe. It can cause redness, itching, and a rash for some people.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Copaiba balsam is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth as a medicine. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Copaiba Balsam overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of copaiba balsam might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 172 -- Food additives permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=172.510
- Senedese JM, Rinaldi-Neto F, Furtado RA, et al. Chemopreventive role of Copaifera reticulata Ducke oleoresin in colon carcinogenesis. Biomed Pharmacother 2019;111:331-7. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.12.091.
- Pfeifer Barbosa AL, Wenzel-Storjohann A, Barbosa JD, et al. Antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects of the Copaifera reticulata oleoresin and its main diterpene acids. J Ethnopharmacol 2019;233:94-100. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.11.029.
- Becker G, Brusco I, Casoti R, et al. Copaiba oleoresin has topical antinociceptive activity in a UVB radiation-induced skin-burn model in mice. J Ethnopharmacol. 2020 Mar 25;250:112476.
- Goncalves Dias FG, de Freitas Pereira L, Andrade Furtade R, et al. Topical formulations containing Copaifera duckei Dwyer oleoresin improve cutaneous wound healing. Avicenna J Phytomed. 2021 Mar-Apr;11(2):120-33.
- Valadas LAR, Lobo PLD, Fonseca SGDC, et al. Clinical and antimicrobial evaluation of Copaifera langsdorffii Desf. dental varnish in children: a clinical study. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Mar 25;2021:6647849.
- de Almeida Júnior JS, da Silva ÉBS, Moraes TMP, et al. Anti-Inflammatory Potential of the Oleoresin from the Amazonian Tree Copaifera reticulata with an Unusual Chemical Composition in Rats. Vet Sci 2021;8(12):320.