Essential Oil Benefits & Uses

Unlocking Emotional Balance with Copaiba Essential Oil

Posted on by mtemplee27
copaiba balsam essential oil - pure essential oil.

 

Copaiba Essential Oil for Mind, Mood & Energy Balance

Copaiba balsam essential oil is one of nature’s most calming allies. Distilled from the resin of Copaifera officianalis trees, this oil eases the mind, balances mood, and supports the body’s natural emotional rhythm.
 
In this post, you’ll learn how copaiba works, how it supports emotional health, and how to use it in your everyday routine.

Mind & Mood Benefits

Copaiba oil can help you:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Clear emotional overwhelm
  • Promote emotional balance
  • Increase focus and calm during the day
  • Enhance relaxation at night
 
In a 2022 study, adults who inhaled copaiba while performing stressful tasks (like memory games and math problems) had lower anxiety, slower heart rates, and more relaxed brain activity than those using a placebo.  
 

How it Works: Science + Energy

How Copaiba Works in the Body

Beta-caryophyllene, the main compound in copaiba oil, interacts with the body’s CB2 receptors. These are part of your endocannabinoid system—which helps regulate stress, inflammation, and emotional balance.
 
When beta-caryophyllene enters your body, by way of inhalation or topical application to the skin (remember to dilute with a carrier oil!) it is picked up by cannabinoid 2 receptors. CB2 receptors are located within cells in your peripheral organs, especially in your immune system, your gut, your skin and your peripheral nerves. (Peripheral nerves are all the nerves located outside your brain.)
 
Beta-caryophyllene, the main compound in copaiba oil, works by interacting with CB2 receptors—a key part of your endocannabinoid system. This system helps regulate things like stress, inflammation, and emotional balance.
 

Once beta-caryophyllene binds to CB2 receptors, it helps control how those cells behave. It can turn down inflammatory signals, calm overactive immune responses, and help your body return to a balanced state.

  • In the immune system: It may reduce the release of inflammatory messengers (like cytokines), helping calm immune overreactions.
  • In the nerves: It may lower sensitivity and help ease overstimulation or pain.

  • In the gut and skin: It may strengthen your natural barrier, reduce irritation, and support healing.

This is how copaiba can offer whole-body support—by gently guiding your cells back toward homeostasis (your body’s natural state of balance), without affecting your brain or causing a “high.”

copaiba balsam essential oil benefits.

Immune System

  • Reduces overactive immune responses — helps calm systemic inflammation without suppressing immune function.

  • Supports immune balance in autoimmune or inflammatory conditions (via CB2’s role in regulating cytokine production).

  • Can reduce histamine release and support allergy-related inflammation.

🦠 The Gut

  • Helps calm gut inflammation, including conditions like IBS or gastritis (shown in animal models).

  • May support a healthy gut-brain axis, improving emotional regulation tied to digestive distress.

  • Potential support for leaky gut repair by reducing permeability and modulating gut immunity.

🧴 The Skin

  • Anti-inflammatory effects on localized skin issues like acne, eczema, or dermatitis.

  • Supports wound healing and calms irritation when used topically (though human data is limited).

  • Antioxidant and antimicrobial actions may help protect the skin barrier.

🔌 Peripheral Nerves (Outside the Brain)

  • Can soothe nerve-related pain (like sciatica or neuropathy) by modulating inflammatory signaling around nerve endings.

  • Reduces neuroinflammation without affecting brain chemistry, making it ideal for body-based nervous system support.

  • Promotes a sense of physical grounding, tension relief, and improved mind-body awareness.

The chakra system and the chakra system.

Copaiba balsam essential oil is not only soothing to the body—it’s also deeply supportive on an energetic level. In aromatherapy and energy work, copaiba is known for its grounding, calming properties. It helps bring balance to your lower chakras, where emotions, survival, and safety live.

Copaiba’s grounding scent can also assist in emotional release work, especially for those healing from stress, burnout, or stored trauma in the body.

🟥 Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Stability, Grounding, Safety

The root chakra is found at the base of the spine. It connects you to your sense of stability, security, and belonging. When life feels stressful or uncertain, copaiba’s earthy scent helps you feel more grounded and safe in your body. It’s a powerful oil for calming anxiety, reducing overwhelm, and restoring your connection to the present moment.

🟧 Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) – Emotions, Creativity, Sensuality

The sacral chakra sits just below the navel and governs your emotions, creative flow, and how you experience pleasure. Copaiba supports this chakra by encouraging emotional release, ease, and balance. It helps you feel more at home in your body and open to joy, softness, and expression.

🌸 When These Chakras Are Balanced:

  • You feel centered and calm, even during stress

  • Emotions flow without becoming overwhelming

  • You feel safe and connected to your body

  • Creativity and sensuality come more naturally

  • You can move through challenges with resilience

 

💡 How to Use Copaiba essential oil

Diffuse it:
Add 4–6 drops to your diffuser to promote calm focus or restful sleep.
 
Topical use:
Mix 3–5 drops in a tablespoon of carrier oil (like jojoba or almond). Apply to chest, neck, or feet.
 
Inhalation:
Place 1 drop in your palms, rub hands together, then cup over your nose and inhale deeply.
 
Energetic tip:
Apply to the lower back, belly, or soles of feet to support Root and Sacral Chakras.

Copaiba is a gentle yet powerful tool for chakra alignment, energetic grounding, and emotional balance. It’s especially helpful for those healing from trauma, anxiety, or emotional disconnect—offering calm, clarity, and a return to inner safety.

 
get copaiba 
Sources:

    1. Beta-Caryophyllene + CB2 Receptor Binding:

      • Gertsch, J. et al. (2008). Beta-Caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid. PNAS

      • Notes: BCP selectively binds to CB2, reducing inflammation in animal models.

    2. Immune & Inflammation Support:

      • Klauke, A. et al. (2014). The cannabinoid receptor 2 agonist beta-caryophyllene attenuates neuropathic pain via a CB2 receptor-dependent mechanism. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol

    3. Emotional Health + Brain Activity:

      • da Silva, F. C. et al. (2022). Anxiolytic-like effects of beta-caryophyllene in human subjects performing stress tasks. PMC

    4. Skin Support & Anti-inflammatory Action:

      • Medeiros, J.R. et al. (2017). Topical anti-inflammatory activity of Copaifera spp. J Ethnopharmacol

    5. Gut + Barrier Function Support:

      • Bento, A. et al. (2020). The effect of beta-caryophyllene on gut barrier function in inflammatory bowel conditions. Nutrients

    6. Chakra and Energetic Use (Aromatherapy Context):

      • Mojay, G. (2005). Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit.

      • Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety.

Discover more from VivApotheca

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

mtemplee27

Have a tip or question? Drop it in the comments!

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

en_USEnglish
en_USEnglish es_MXEspañol de México
This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies.
More info Accept