Method for extracting bio-resin and extracting essential oil in the use of copaiba bark

Abstract

The present utility model relates to a novel method for sustainable management of copaiba (C), and a system for extracting resin (2), in order to extract bio-resin (3) or extract essential oil (4) from the bark (1) of the copaiba (C), from fallen trees or trees in a stage of devitalisation, in order to harness the medicinal benefits, taste and aromas thereof in an end consumption use as a mixture with distilled drinks.

Description

[0001] “BIO RESIN EXTRACTION METHOD AND (ESSENCE) EXTRACTION IN THE USE OF COPAÍBA BARK” Field of Application

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[0001] This utility model patent refers to a new method of sustainable management of copaiba, more specifically a bio-resin extraction system for transforming essence extracted from copaiba bark.

[0003] Preamble

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[0002] This utility model patent application concerns a system for extracting bio-resin, or extracting the (essence) of copaiba bark from fallen or devitalized trees, to harness its medicinal power, flavor, and aroma for general consumption. The bark is used to extract the bio-resin (essence), which is used in the distillate formula, thus creating an excellent beverage with a unique and sophisticated flavor.

[0005] State of the Art

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[0003] As is generally known, copaiba is a tree of significant size from the Atlantic Forest biome, easily recognized and widely used since primitive peoples for the extraction of oil resin, used as a medicinal plant of the species whose scientific name is Copaifera langsdorffii, with healing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and other health benefits. Copaiba is also very important in the lives of riverside peoples and people living in forested areas of the North region.

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[0004] Copaiba is one of the forest species whose sustainable use allows income generation through the extraction of resin oil while preserving the trees. The resin oil is extracted using a drill in the basal part of the tree trunk, and if the process is carried out properly, it does not cause any damage to the tree.

[0008] Prior Art Issues

[0005] Copaiba may be threatened by inappropriate practices for extracting its oleo-resin. This product is appreciated for its health benefits and is highly valued in the pharmaceutical and other industries. However, some copaiba trees have stopped producing oil or are dying because they were improperly cut or drilled. This situation harms those who make a living from exploiting this forest species, as it compromises oleo-resin production, eliminating the chances of regular production.

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[0006] Another problem is climate change, followed by strong winds and heavy rain, causing destruction not only in agriculture, but also in parts of the forests, knocking down several trees native to the Atlantic Forest biome, including the copaiba. Because when the tree falls, it is no longer possible to extract the oil resin, which, upon contact with the air, collapses and becomes solid.

[0010] Innovation objective

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[0007] In view of the drawbacks found in the state of the art, one of the objectives of this utility model patent application is to provide a solution, where a new method of sustainable management of copaiba is provided, where such method, a system for extracting the bio-resin, or the extraction of (essence) or the extraction of the bio-resin for transforming the essence of the copaiba bark to take advantage of its medicinal benefits used for taste and aroma in the final consumption.

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[0008] Another objective of this utility model patent application is to propose a solution for the sustainable management of devitalized trees, seeking better ways to use and preserve this species and guarantee its sustenance for years to come. One way of guaranteeing this is the full use of the material, such as reusing copaiba bark in the extraction of bioresin for transformation into a liquid state.

[0009] To develop a unique product from the Atlantic Forest biome, combining all the elements in terms of flavor, initial aroma, and prolonged persistence, another important factor is to utilize natural resources in favor of the conscious and fair science of legal extraction. Using trees in the final stage of vegetation, providing income generation and encouraging scientific research for the well-being of all individuals.

[0013] Brief Description of Innovation

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[0010] In view of the particularities found in the state of the art, in particular with regard to sustainable management, the subject matter dealt with in this utility model patent application was developed, which consists of “METHOD OF EXTRACTING BIO-RESIN AND EXTRACTING (ESSENCE) IN THE USE OF COPAÍBA BARK”, where the extraction system implemented here to remove the bio-resin is carried out through the immersion of the dehydrated woody material of the tree in a 43% alcohol content white distillate.

[0015] Description of Figures

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[0011] The “METHOD OF EXTRACTING BIO RESIN AND EXTRACTING (ESSENCE) IN THE USE OF COPAÍBA BARK” can be better understood through the attached figure where;

[0017] Figure 1 illustrates a copaiba tree on the ground;

[0018] Figure 2 illustrates the resin in contact with air for solid state;

[0019] Figure 3 illustrates the material (dehydrated copaiba bark) immersed for bioresin extraction;

[0020] Figure 4 illustrates the extraction of bioresin from the bark or woody material of the copaiba tree.

[0021] Detailed Description of Innovation

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[0012] The “INNOVATIVE METHOD OF EXTRACTING BIO RESIN OR EXTRACTING (ESSENCE) IN THE USE OF COPAÍBA BARK” from fallen trees illustrated in (figure 1), where in the initial process the bark of the copaiba wood (1) was removed (C) and stored in the oven until all the material was dehydrated to extract and obtain all the aromatic components, as the resin (2) in contact with air enters a solid state as per (figure 2).

[0013] As the woody material takes longer to release the essence, it is necessary to dehydrate it and immerse it in white cachaça to begin the resin extraction process (2), which is done by immersing the woody material in the 43° degree white alcoholic distillate, resulting in an intense yellow colored liquid (5), which is well concentrated (figure 3) and when diluted in the formula 7.50.40 in a 40° degree white alcoholic distillate (figure 4).

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[0014] As the bark (1) is the primary raw material in the entire process of extracting the bio-resin (3) (essence), and the woody material can be used to age fine wines.

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[0015] After several experiments, the quantitative and qualitative results are as follows: for each kilo of bark (1), 5 liters of 43% white alcoholic distillate are used, and the equivalent of 5 liters of bio resin (essence) (4) is extracted, which is used to make a bottle of fine drink called Benevente and the formula was defined as 7,50,40.

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[0016] The process of preparing the drink is carried out using the formula extracted with the pure 40% white alcoholic distillate of the drink to be prepared, whose nomenclature is Benevente 7.50.40, which means that for every 750 ml, 40 ml of bio-resin (essence) (4) extracted from the process of the bark or woody material (3) of the copaiba is added, and it is essential that the distillate is of excellent quality and of suitable origin.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. “METHOD OF EXTRACTION OF BIO-RESIN AND EXTRACTION OF (ESSENCE) IN THE USE OF COPAÍBA BARK”, characterized by constituting a system for extracting the bio-resin (2) from the bark of the wood (1) of the copaiba tree (C), which are stored in the oven until all the material is dehydrated to extract and obtain all the aromatic components, then to release the essence it is necessary to dehydrate the bark (1) dehydrated in white cachaça to begin the process of extraction of the resin (2), in which the extraction of the Bio-resin (3), occurs in the immersion of the woody material in the distillate 43° degrees alcoholic white, being extracted a liquid of intense yellow color (5) well concentrated, diluted in the formula 7.50.40 in a distillate 40° degree alcoholic white, in which for each kilo of bark (1) 5 liters of white distillate are used 43% and the equivalent of 5 liters of bio resin is extracted (4), which to make a bottle of fine drink called Benevente and the formula was defined as 7.50.40, where the process of preparing the drink is carried out through the formula extracted with the pure white distillate (40%) the drink to be prepared whose nomenclature Benevente 7.50.40 means that for each 750 ml 40 ml of bio resin (essence) (4) extracted from the process of the bark material or the woody bio resin of the copaiba is added and it is essential that the distillate is of excellent quality and of suitable origin.

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