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Copaiba essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the resin collected from Copaifera officinalis, a tree native to Central and South America. The primary chemical constituent is caryophyllene, a bicyclic sesquiterpene also found in Black Pepper. While caryophyllene is responsible for some of the bioactive properties of Copaiba, many other properties of the oil are attributed to diterpenes uniquely found in Copaiba. It is worth keeping an eye on this essential oil as research continues to unfold. South Americans have used Copaiba resin to promote the health of the respiratory, digestive, urinary, cardiovascular, and immune systems. Copaiba essential oil may be calming, soothing, supportive to the skin, the nervous system and overall health. When taken internally, caryophyllene possesses strong antioxidant properties, promotes healthy cellular function, may help support immune function and overall circulatory health. It may also help support the health of the gastrointestinal tract and colon.