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  Balsam of Peru
Balsam of Peru is used externally for infected and poorly healing wounds, burns, bedsores, frostbite, leg ulcers, bruises caused by artificial limbs, and hemorrhoids.
Balsam of Peru is a resin extracted from incisions in the bark of the Peruvian Balsam tree.
Because Balsam of Peru may increase your sensitivity to sunlight, minimize your exposure to the sun while using this medication.
www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/100150.shtml   (237 words)

  
  AllRefer.com - balsam (Organic Chemistry) - Encyclopedia
The true balsams are semisolid and insoluble in water, but they are soluble in alcohol and partly so in hydrocarbons.
They contain benzoic or cinnamic acid; these include Peru balsam and tolu balsam (both obtained from varieties of the South American tree Myroxylon balsamum of the pulse family), benzoin, and storax.
Balsams are often used in medical preparations and perfumes.
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 Balsam of Peru contact allergy. DermNet NZ
Balsam of Peru is a sticky aromatic liquid that comes from cutting the bark of the tree Myroxolon balsamum, a tree that is native to El Salvador.
Balsam of Peru smells of vanilla and cinnamon because it contains 60-70% cinnamein (a combination of cinnamic acid, cinnamyl cinnamate, benzyl benzoate, benzoic acid and vanillin).
A positive result to Balsam of Peru is seen in 50% of fragrance allergy cases.
www.dermnetnz.org /dermatitis/balsam-of-peru-allergy.html   (829 words)

  
 Peru Balsam (Myroxyron balsamum var. pereirae) | Essential Oils | Perfumery Ingredients | Snowdrift Farm
A member of the Fabaceae family, Peru Balsam is native to Central America.
Peru balsam essential oil is pale yellow in color.
The characteristic odor of Peru balsam is sweet and reminiscent of vanilla.
www.snowdriftfarm.com /peru_balsam.html   (105 words)

  
 balsam on Encyclopedia.com
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 Balsam of Peru's Herb - Uses And Side Effects
The herb is made from a boiled extract of the tree's battered and scorched bark.
Balsam of Peru's vanilla-like scent and flavor make it useful in hair care products, lotions, chocolates, baked goods, gelatins, puddings, frozen dairy desserts, and other cosmetic and food products.
Balsam of Peru also can cause poisoning in breast-fed infants whose mothers applied the herb to their nipples.
www.best-home-remedies.com /herbal_medicine/herbs/balsam-peru.htm   (361 words)

  
 The best quality and experience in Peru Balsam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
"Balsam of Peru (M. pereirae) is native to Central America farther north.
Balsam of Peru was named such because it was originally assembled and shipped to Europe from the ports of Callao and Lima, Peru, but the species is not indigenous to Peru.
Today, El Salvador is the main exporter of balsam of Peru.The gum has a vanilla-like smell and taste and is used as in the fragrance and health industries, also as food additive and flavoring in cough syrups, soft drinks, confectioneries, and chewing gums."
www.riverabalsam.com   (94 words)

  
 Essential Oil Information and Herbal Dictionary by Woman Be Wise Soaps, Inc. Herbal Encyclopedia
Tulu Balsam is used externally for dry chapped skin, eczema, rashes, and wounds as well as nervous tension.
Those who are sensitive to peru balsam, may also be sensitive to benzoin rezinoid.
It possesses a deep, soft, sweet, woody, balsamic scent, and lends well with benzoin, bergamot, fl pepper, cassie, clove, costus, geranium, jasmine, labdanum, lavender, mimosa, myrrh, oak moss, patchouli, rose, rosewood, tuberose, vetiver, and violet.
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 Balsam peru
Balsam, Peru, liquid resin - Myroxylon Pereira - from El Salvadore - For your aromatherapy needs.
Peru Balsam essential oil has been used by aromatherapists for Bronchitis, chapped skin, colds, coughing, eczema, the flu, poor circulation, rashes, sensitive skin, and nervous and stress disorders.
It is also believed to promote growth of epithelial cells.
www.zhealthinfo.com /balsam_peru.html   (159 words)

  
 peru balsam companies and other peru related information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Oil Ambrette Seed - CO2 Angelica Root- CO2 Balsam of Peru Basil - Sweet Benzoin - Siam...
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www.nethorde.com /peru/peru-balsam-companies.html   (285 words)

  
 Pure Balsam Peru Oil
The balsams are most commonly used in the “background” of an Aromatherapy blend, as in our Bamboo Forest line of products.
Sensual, Theraskin and Caribbean Delight are Essential Oil blends containing Peru Balsam Essential Oil, as well as Theraskin bath salt.
Essential Oils are the fragrant essences of plants in their purest, most concentrated state.
www.buyaromatherapy.com /store/balsam_peru_oil.html   (682 words)

  
 Raw materials in perfumery
These notes give fragrances a virile and energetic quality and are mainly used to make men's fragrances.
Vanilla, benjamin and balsam tolu are the chief constituents of this family.
Their sweet and woody odor is often combined with oriental notes.
www.osmoz.com /encyclo/matieres.asp   (489 words)

  
 Balsam (Peru) - Balsam Peru By Aura Cacia at Eastherb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Balsam (Peru) - Balsam Peru By Aura Cacia at Eastherb
A soothing addition to skin creams and cleansers, this oil has a rich, vanilla-like scent.
Peru balsam contains a natural substance that can form white crystals in the oil.
www.eastherb.com /Balsam-Peru_Aura-Cacia/Balsam-Peru_p5051   (342 words)

  
 Cocobolo Inc., RareTropical Hardwoods -- Balsam of Peru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Cocobolo Inc., RareTropical Hardwoods -- Balsam of Peru
Heartwood, reddish brown, sometimes with a yellowish hue.
Balsam of Peru Bloodwood Bolivian Rosewood/Morado Brown Ebony
www.cocoboloinc.com /balsam.html   (69 words)

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