Copaiba Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by doTERRA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Copaiba against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Copaiba is a dietary supplement by doTERRA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for inflammation and joint pain, skin wounds and irritation, antimicrobial and antifungal support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Copaiba by doTERRA
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: copaiba balsam, a resin from the copaiba tree. Copaiba is traditionally used in herbal and complementary medicine, and it's marketed for a range of purposes including dental health, joint comfort, urinary tract support, and wound healing.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for copaiba's effectiveness for dental caries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, and wound healing is insufficient—we don't have reliable data to say whether it works for these uses. If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence shows and whether it's right for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Copaiba balsam is generally well tolerated in small amounts, but human safety data are limited, especially when it's concentrated and taken by mouth. The most common side effect when applied to skin is contact dermatitis—a rash with redness, bumps, or hives that may leave brown spots after it heals.
At doses of 5 grams or more taken orally, it can cause serious side effects including stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, tremor, and shivering. The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant or nursing, skip this product and talk with your doctor about alternatives.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for copaiba. That doesn't mean none exist, especially since interaction research on this ingredient is limited.
Before you take it, check with your own doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Copaiba may appeal to you if you're drawn to traditional herbal remedies, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid it—the safety data don't support its use.
Before you start, check with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you and how it fits into your health plan.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Copaiba, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Copaiba by doTERRA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copaiba | 60 mg | -- |
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
For aromatic or topical use. Diffuse aromatically or, to apply topically, dilute with a carrier oil to minimize skin sensitivity.
For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl oz of liquid.
Precautions
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.
Keep out of reach of children.
If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.
Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Formula
Pure essential oil from Copaifera reticulata, officinalis, coriacea, and langsdorffii species of copaiba.
Copaifera Essential Oil 15 ml
FDA Statement of Identity
Essential Oil Supplement
Formulation
CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade
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Copaiba by doTERRA label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Copaiba by doTERRA
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.
Copaiba
No knowninteractions
Copaiba balsam is a resin from South American Copaifera trees, valued in traditional medicine and now popular as an essential oil and supplement, main...
Copaiba monograph & interactionsCopaiba by doTERRA Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Copaiba. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Copaiba, from the product label.
doTERRA
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- doTERRA Intl, LLC
- Street Address
- 389 South 1300 West
- City
- Pleasant Grove
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84062
Copaiba by doTERRA: Common Questions
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What's inside this product?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Copaiba’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Copaiba's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Copaiba Balsam 2 references
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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