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Botanical Name |
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Myroxylon pereirae |
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Common Name |
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Balsam of peru, Peru Balsam Essential Oil, Peru oil. |
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CAS # |
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8007-00-9, F.E.M.A. : 2117 |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Bark |
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Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |
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Color & Odor |
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Dark Brown Viscous Liquid with Dark Brown Viscous
Liquid with Sweet Cinnamon Vanilla Balsam |
Description :
Balsam oil is derived from Balsam Peru, which is a large tropical tree
having straight smooth trunk & beautiful foliage including very fragrant
flowers.
Constituents & Specifications :
Benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl cinnamate.
Specific Gravity : 1.100 1.160 @ 72°F
Properties :
Stimulant, parasiticide & expectorant, perfume, deodorant, fixative
Benefits & Uses :
- It is useful in Bronchitis, chapped skin, colds, coughing, eczema,
flu, poor circulation, rashes, sensitive skin, stress, anti dandruff ,
anti bacterial, diuretic.
- Peru Balsam essential oil acts as a stimulant, parasiticide &
expectorant and helps in asthma, nervous tension, bronchitis, stress,
eczema and rashes. It is also used as fixative & fragrance component
in soaps, detergents, creams, lotions & perfumes.