| If you suffer from any dry skin condition you will be | | | | are skin tissue's building blocks. Added to that is the |
| pleased to know that a new herbal treatment from | | | | effective antibacterial and anti-inflammatory traits of |
| the Amazon jungle may give you relief from this | | | | the Copaiba Oil which has led to it being used as an |
| bothersome skin disorder. The name of this exciting | | | | ingredient in soaps, bath oils and other cosmetic |
| herbal medicine is Copaiba oil. | | | | lotions and creams. |
| As a natural remedy, the Copaiba Oil has been | | | | Continued studies about the medicinal benefits of the |
| around for centuries. This oil is used by the indigenous | | | | Copaiba Oil have shown that the active ingredients of |
| people of the Amazon to help skin diseases such as | | | | the oil can be used for a variety of medical |
| psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. Copaiba Oil can also | | | | applications. Aside from its anti-bacterial and antiseptic |
| be used internally to treat a variety of medical | | | | properties, it has been discovered that Copaiba Oil |
| conditions. It can be used in respiratory problems as | | | | also has gastro-protective properties, that is to say |
| an expectorant and even as a therapeutic aid for | | | | that it can be used for treating stomach disorders |
| bronchitis. One recommended cure for sore throat is | | | | such as stomach ulcers. |
| a mixture of four drops of Copaiba Oil and a spoonful | | | | Furthermore, Copaiba Oil has also been discovered to |
| of honey. Copaiba Oil is also used as a gargle that | | | | have an anti-cancer reaction against melanoma or skin |
| can effectively help with tonsillitis and sore throat. | | | | cancer cells and metastatic lung tumor cells. However, |
| The origins of the Copaiba Oil are traceable back to | | | | the study is still not final and additional research about |
| the Amazon region of South America. The medicinal | | | | the matter is still needed. |
| properties of Copaiba Oil first became known through | | | | The usage of Copaiba Oil should be limited to topical |
| the Jesuits during the 17th century. Being a medicine | | | | use only. Internally taking Copaiba Oil is not |
| distributed primarily by the Jesuits, it was first known | | | | recommended unless supervised by a doctor. When |
| as the Jesuit's balsam. The Jesuit's balsam was used | | | | applying Copaiba Oil, it should be kept away from |
| as topical preparations for the cure of hemorrhoids | | | | sensitive areas of the body, especially the eyes as it |
| and chilblains and for a variety of other diseases as | | | | can act as an irritant. If, while using Copaiba Oil, |
| well. | | | | rashes are experienced, usage should be stopped |
| Currently, the Copaiba Oil has found widespread use. | | | | immediately and medical advice should be sought. |
| It has also become known not only for its medicinal | | | | Copaiba Oil has not been reported to have any |
| benefits but also for its cosmetic applications. Copaiba | | | | adverse reactions when used with other conventional |
| oil is usually applied to the skin to soften it. It has a | | | | drugs but, it is best if medical advice is consulted |
| naturally high content of essential fatty acids which | | | | before using with any medication. |