COPAIBA OIL

Relieves pain, reduces inflamation, kills germs, kills fungi, inhibits tumor growth, dries secretions, heals wounds, protects gastric tract, mildly laxative, disinfects, increases urination, expels phlegm.

In Brazilian herbal medicine systems the resin is used as a strong antiseptic and expectorant for the respiratory tract (including bronchitis and sinusitis), as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic for the urinary tract (for cystitis, bladder, and kidney infections), as a topical anti-inflammatory agent for all types of skin problems.  It is recommended for all types of internal inflammation, stomach ulcers and cancer. One of its more popular home remedy uses in Brazil is as an antiseptic gargle for sore throats and tonsillitis (15 drops of resin in warm water). In Peruvian traditional medicine, three or four drops of the resin are mixed with a spoonful of honey and taken as a natural sore throat remedy.  It is also employed in Peruvian medicine systems…