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Balsam, Peru Myroxylon pereirae

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Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
Common Names
Balsam, Peru ,
Botanical Name
Myroxylon pereirae
Family
FABACEAE or LEGUMINOSAE Pea Family
Balsam, Peru Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Eczema *
Properties: Warm* Hypertensive* Stimulant* AntiViral* Antifungal* Anti-inflammatory* Antiperspirant/Deodorants*
Parts Used:
Constituents:cinnamaldehyde, benzaldehyde
Traditions:

Balsam of Tolu is an antiseptic that fights bacteria, promotes wound healing, and kills parasites. When taken internally, it helps to loosen phlegm. It has been used in the United States since 1820 for bronchitis, laryngitis, and diarrhea, and as the basis of cough mixtures. Today it is used exclusively in topical preparations for treatment of wounds, ulcers, and scabies, and can be found in hair tonics and antidandruff preparations, and as a natural tragrance in soaps, detergents, creams, lotions, and perfumes. Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002) Phyllis A. Balch


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Balsam Peru essential oil(Myroxylon balsamum) Origin- El Salvador Method of Cultivation- Wildharvested Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilation Parts Used: Bark Note Classification: Base Aroma: Balsamic, vanilla-like, sweet, warm, & smoky
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annies aromatherapy essential oils Balsam oil has a very sweet, balsamic, rich, vanilla-like aroma. It has outstanding staying power and is one of the best fixatives for use in aromatherapy essential oil blends. The resin is also a nice addition to soothing aromatherapy skin creams; imparts a rich, vanilla-like scent. It blends well with spicy, floral, Oriental and balsamic scents in essential oil blends.
Side Effects:
Allergic reactions are possible, and it also may increase your sensitivity to sunlight. Whether taken internally or externally, large quantities of balsam of Tolu can damage the kidneys.
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referencesBalsam, Peru Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Eczema *
Balsam of Tulu for :Sore muscles, inflammation
Sore muscles, inflammation Injuries. Balsam of Tolu relieves various kinds of soreness and inflammation through its high content of volatile oil. One of the oil's components, cinnamaldehyde, slows the multiplication of the cells that release inflammation-causing chemicals. Another of the oil's components, benzaldehyde, slows the release of inflammatory chemicals from these cells. Together, these compounds ease the dull ache of sore muscles.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Balsam Peru for :Skin Care, eczema, scabies
Skin Care, eczema, scabies Used in scabies and skin diseases, also of value in acute eczema.

Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Plant Description


Balsam of Tolu is a resin taken from either of two species of the balsam tree. Myroxylon balsamum, whicn provides balsam of Tolu, is native to Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. Myroxylon pereira, which provides Peru balsam, is found not in Peru but in Central America. Both species of balsam are tall, beautiful, jungle trees that are tapped like rubber trees to yield the vanilla-scented resin. They are also known for their valuable , mahogany-like wood. The process of extraction produces three grades of a balsamic and aromatic resin

Related Species Myroxylon balsamum, Balsam of Tolu
History and Traditions
historyPeru balsam is collected from wild trees along the coast of El Salvador. The name Peru balsam arose from the fact that it was originally shipped to Europe from Peru.
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