
There is a lot of hype around CBD oil, and for good reason. Cannabinoids are potent and have wide-ranging impacts on our health. However, legality, purity and potency get in the way of seeing these benefits. Here are five reasons to get excited about doTERRA’s new Copaiba essential oil and the phyto-cannabinoid beta-carophyllene!
You might not have known this, but many over the counter medications rely on the cannabinoid receptors to relieve your aches and pains. For example, when Tylenol is chewed up and metabolized by your body, it turns into the “active metabolite” which enhances the normal activation of your body’s endocannabinoid receptors. These receptors govern many of our body’s key systems and have wide ranging impacts on our health.
1. Healing our body without the complications
Cannabidiol (CBD) has shown significant impacts on human health and interacts directly with CB1 and CB2, but the interaction is so weak as to be negligible. There is a growing body of work figuring out all of the molecular mechanisms are, but for now its relationship status to the receptors is “complicated”. Contrast that with beta-carophyllene (BCP), it has many of the same health benefits as other cannabinoids but without binding to the CB1 receptors in the brain like the THC in marijuana.
2. We know how BCP’s work, and they work well!
The CB2 receptors are found throughout the body and have wide impacts on health. BCPs bind to these receptors and have a mountain of evidence to backup their: support against temporary inflammation, easing tension and discomfort, providing protective effects on kidney and liver systems, provide protection against auto-immune disruptions, easing anxious and depressive feelings and even helping to abstain from unhealthy habits such as alcohol dependance!
CB2 activation is correlated with the concentration of BCP’s and CBD oil is 35% BCP while Copaiba is 55%. This means that even if you are using high quality cannabis oil, it may be the BCP’s that are doing all the work in easing your health issues and you could switch to Copaiba and get even more relief.
There is no THC in Copaiba which means that it won’t give you a false positive on a drug test. In fact, BCP’s are in plenty of other foods and even other essential oils but nowhere near these concentrations or purity.
To get the amazing benefits of BCP from the Copaiba essential oil, you can use it aromatically by diffusing, applying it topically to affected areas or internally. My favorite use is to apply it under the tongue to calm down before sleeping.
3. Purity and potency.
With doTERRA’s extensive 3rd party and open source testing, you know that the product won’t contain any pesticides or heavy metals and that you will get reproducible results. The CBD oil produced from hemp might not actually have much CBD while those derived from marijuana might contain THC or heavy metals, depending on the soil it was grown in and extraction techniques employed.
4. Cost
If you want access to the health benefits of cannabinoids, a 15ml bottle of Copaiba only costs $35 with a wholesale membership (~60 cents per dosage). That is a huge discount compared to a 15ml bottle CBD oil from reputable brands which cost $120 or more!
5. Legal and available right now!
The best part is that you can buy it right now from doTERRA, 100% legal in all 50 states.
How to Use Copaiba Essential OilCopaiba is a very versatile oil! Copaiba is an anti-inflammatory and supports the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, nervous, and immune system. Copaiba is an antioxidant and prevents potential damage to your cells from oxidation.*
Ways to use Copaiba:
- Ingest by adding 1-3 drops to water, juice or tea.
- Diffuse Copaiba’s woody scent can help calm any anxious feelings you may be experiencing.
- Take one to two drops in your mouth, place drops under your tongue, or in a veggie capsule. *