Family: Fabaceae
Genre: Myroxylon
Type balsamum
Common names: Balsam of Peru, Balsam Tolu, Balsam Peru, Balsam Tolu, balsam, Baume de Tolu
General Description: Peru Balsam is an oily, liquid resin from the root of the species, Myroxylonpereirae extracted. Balsam of Peru is a big, beautiful tree with a straight trunk smooth. This tree is propagated by seeds or cuttings, and that makes it easy to plant in the tropics as a shade tree.E 'often planted in plantations of coffee for the same purpose.
Location: His name is associated in Peru, because they have traveled from Peruvian ports in Europe, and many believed it was a product of a different tree from Peru. However, balsam of Peru comes from a high-growing species of legumes, Myroxylonpereirae, that in a small area of forest in Central America, San Salvador, in particular, is growing.
Balsam of Peru is used as flavoring in toothpaste. It carries the scent of vanillaand for their alleged antiseptic properties, may be the reason, is in shampoos, conditioners and lotions found. It is also found as a flavoring in tea, cough syrup, lozenges, chewing gum and candy.
Usage: Balsam of Peru is currently marketed as an aromatic oil, aromatic oil, and a remedy for skin problems. May cause allergic reactions, should be closely monitored by medical personnel. The medicinal uses include hemorrhoidal preparations, and topical agents for burnsbecause it can accelerate the healing process. Some reports have suggested that to maintain antiseptic and antibacterial properties, and others, promotes the growth of the skin. It is also used externally to relieve the shed, diaper rash, bed sores, scabies and other skin problems.
As an essential oil, balsam of Peru are now used mainly in perfumes, but is still used today Gras preparations in tulle. As a perfume, is found in cosmetics, perfumes, creams and ointments medicines.Although balsam of Peru is now widely used in medicine, dentistry, food and cosmetics markets, is very often the cause of allergic reactions in patients to see and care for skin reactions.
Disclaimer: The statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Any reference to medicinal use is not intended to treat, cure, mitigation or prevention of disease.
