Copaiba balsam

Copaiba (Copaifera Officinalis Resin) - controlled wild collection

The mighty copaiba tree from the Amazon region reaches a height of up to 30 m. It can live for 400 years. The copaiba balsam we use is obtained from the indigenous population in a sustainable wild collection directly from the oily resin of the copaiba tree. The trunk is drilled at a height of 60 cm with a hand drill until the syrupy, thick resin emerges. It has a yellowish to golden brown color and a pleasant woody scent. A pipe that serves as a drip tray, which is installed directly below the opening, directs the oil-resin mixture into a container on the ground. The oil is collected there for a few days and then filtered on site. After the harvest, the boreholes are sealed with clay to protect the tree from fungal infestation and termites. Using this sustainable method, around 4 to 5 liters can be tapped from each tree each year. The collection takes place in protected, controlled areas and secures the livelihood of the indigenous population.

Natural copaiba balsam is traditionally used against severe inflammation, scarring, fungal infections, acne and psoriasis. It is considered one of the strongest natural antibiotics against gram-positive bacteria. The copaiba balsam we use is not the usual distilled essential oil, but the natural resinous-oily tree sap that has been known as a remedy among the indigenous population for centuries.