Balsam – Peru
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Botanical Name |
Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae |
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Family |
Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
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Other Names |
Black balsam, Indian balsam Myrosperum pereirae, Myroxylon pereirae, Peruvian balsam, Toluifera pereirae, |
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Description |
Tree up to 25m tall with fragrant flowers |
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Native to |
Central America |
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Parts Used |
Balsam |
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Actions |
Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, balsamic, expectorant, parasiticide, stimulant |
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Extraction |
High vacuum dry distillation |
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Constituents |
Essential oil (50-65%): benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl cinnamate, free benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, vanillin, farnesol, styrene, nerolidol, coumarin Resins (25-30%): peruresinotannol, cinnamic acid, benzoic acid Isoflavones: cabreuvin |
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Traditional uses |
Rheumatism, respiratory disorders |
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Skin conditions |
Dry, chapped skin, eczema, rashes |
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Circulation muscle joints |
Low blood pressure, rheumatism |
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Respiratory |
Asthma, bronchitis, coughs |
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Immune |
Colds |
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Nervous system |
Stress |