Copahu Balm - Copaiba, Hydrosol (Copaifera officinalis) - OFLORALE

Copahu Balm: A resin with regenerative properties

Copahu balsam, used for centuries by the peoples of the Amazon, is valued for its restorative and soothing effects on the skin. This hydrosol contains active compounds that help calm irritation, regenerate tissues and balance sebum production.

Copaiba: A precious resin for skin health
Native to the Amazon forests, Copaiba produces a resin rich in diterpenic acids, known for their anti-inflammatory effects. Copaiba hydrosol is used to soothe redness, relieve pain and accelerate skin regeneration.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Copaifera officinalis
• Part used: Resin
• Other names: Copaïba, Copahu
• Names in other languages: Copaiba (English, Spanish), Copahu (Portuguese)
• Type of culture: Conventional agriculture
• Place of production: Amazon
• INCI designation: Copaifera Officinalis Resin Water

Benefits of Copahu Balm Hydrosol

• In cosmetics: Copaiba hydrosol is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, ideal for sensitive and blemish-prone skin. It helps regenerate tissues and soothe irritations.
• For health: Traditionally used to relieve joint and muscle pain, Copaiba hydrosol can also be used as a treatment after intense physical effort.
• Emotional Well-being and Chakra: Copaiba is associated with the root chakra, strengthening grounding, emotional stability and physical vitality.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Restorative care: Apply the hydrosol to irritated or acne-prone skin to calm inflammation and promote healing.
• Soothing Lotion: Use Copaiba Hydrosol as a tonic after shaving or hair removal to soothe the skin and prevent irritation.

For health:

• Muscle pain: Spray the hydrosol on painful areas after exercise to calm tension and promote muscle recovery.
• Anti-inflammatory: Dilute a tablespoon in a glass of water and drink after physical exertion or in case of chronic inflammation.

Emotional well-being

• Relaxing diffusion: Diffuse Copaiba hydrosol in your living space to create a calming and grounding atmosphere.
• Soothing Bath: Add a few tablespoons to a warm bath to promote physical and emotional relaxation.

Conservation :
Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy:

• Secrets of Amazonian Plants by François Couplan: An essential work to discover the virtues of Amazonian plants and resins, including Copaiba.
• Gabriel Mojay's Guide to Healing Essential Oils : This book offers natural solutions based on oils and hydrosols to treat many everyday ailments.
• The Hidden Treasures of Resins by Claude Lefebvre: A fascinating guide to therapeutic resins and their many uses, including skin care.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Organic* agriculture
Origin of controlled organic farming:
- Certified AB, ECOCERT or BIO Europe, for food products.
- Certified BIO Cosmetic or CosmeBio, for cosmetic products or for room fragrance diffusion.
No use of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. For essential oils and hydrosols: hydrodistillation or slow steam distillation for optimal preservation of active ingredients and olfactory components. Some plant origins are wild and not cultivated, so in principle they are organic and certified as such.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.