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The Copaiba (Copaifera Officinalis), is also called Palo de Aceite in Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Colombia and Venezuela. It is native to the Amazon basin.

It produces a large amount of hydrocarbons from its wood and leaves.

One tree can produce 30 to 53 liters of hydrocarbons per year, mass producing 10,000 - 12,000 litres/hectare/year, which is unbelievably high.

The main compound in the oil is Copaiba, an oleoresin that is useful in the production of petroleum products such as lacquers and can be used as biodiesel.

The tree is also the main source of copaene, another terpene.

The wood can be burned as firewood or used in carpentry.

Bees use the tree for pollen collection.

The essential oil is laxative, diuretic and stimulant. Used for the treatment of inflammatory processes, hemorrhoids, cystitis and chronic diarrhea.

Due to its balsamic effect it is used against colds and bronchitis. If large doses are taken it is irritating.

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Date	February 10, 2022

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