Noun: copaiba kow'pey-bu or kow'pI-bu
- An oleoresin used in varnishes and ointments
"Copaiba is sometimes used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties"; "copaiba balsam is sometimes used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties";
- copaiba balsam, balsam capivi
Derived forms: copaibas
Type of: oleoresin
Encyclopedia: Copaiba