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Balsam Peru A large tropical tree up to
25m high, with straight smooth trunk, beautiful foliage and very
fragrant flowers. Every part of the tree including the fibrous fruit,
contains a resinous juice. It is obtained from exposed lacerated wood,
after strips of the bark have been removed. It is a ‘true’ balsam, which
is collected in the form of a dark brown or amber semi-solid mass. The
mesocarp of the fruit is fibrous, and the balsamic juice which is
abundant is contained in two distinct receptacles, one on each side. The
beans contain Coumarin, the husks an extremely acrid bitter resin, and a
volatile oil; a gum resin, quite distinct from the proper balsam, exudes
from the trunk of the tree and contains gum resin and a volatile oil;
the tree commences to be productive after five or six years, and
continues to yield for thirty years; the flower has a fragrance which
can be smelt a hundred yards away. The process of extraction produces
three grades of balsam; the title ‘Balsam of Peru’ is derived from the
fact of its being shipped from Peru. There are several fictitious
Peruvian balsams found in commerce, but they do not contain the same
properties. Balsam of Peru is warm and aromatic, much hotter and more
stimulating than Balsam of Copaiba and is used for similar complaints.
 Uses -
Peru Balsam essential oil, Myroxylon
pereira, is used as a fixative and fragrance component in soaps,
detergents, creams, lotions and perfumes. It stimulates the heart,
increases blood presure, and lessons mucus secretions; useful for
respiratory disorders such as asthma chronic coughs and bronchitis. Used
in scabies and skin diseases; it destroys the itch acarus and its eggs,
and is much to be preferred to sulphur ointment, also of value in
prurigo, pruritis and in later stages of acute eczema. It is applied
externally to sore nipples and discharges from the ear. Given
internally, it lessens mucous secretions, and is of value in
bronchorrhoea gleet, leucorrhoea and chronic bronchitis, and asthma.
Peru
Balsam essential oil, Myroxylon pereira, blends well with
the following essential oils: ylang-ylang,
patchouli, petigrain, sandalwood,
rose, spices, and floral and oriental
bases, most oils.
Cautions - non toxic.
Stimulant, expectorant,
parasiticide, asthma, bronchitis, nervous tension, stress, rashes,
eczema. |
Common Name -Peru
Balsam Essential Oil, balsam of peru, peru oil
Botanical Name - Myroxylon
pereira
Country of Origin -India
Parts Used -
Crude balsam
Extraction -
Steam distilled |
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Essential oils packing:
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5 ml, 10
ml, 25 ml or any pack asked by customer. Minimum order in our label 1000
and in private label 5000
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Bulk
packing is also available.
All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural essential oils, of
therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our
products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic essential oils.
Balsam
Peru Essential oils and aromatherapy
products can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage
oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume
oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense,
light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.
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