Peru Balsam Essential Oil

Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 14 reviews
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Description

Made from the resin of a tropical tree found throughout Central and South America, Peru Balsam has long been used as a topical healing agent and has a rich warm scent with comforting sweet and spicy tones.

Nature/Essence – Healing & Restorative

Peru Balsam is used for cracked, chapped and slow-healing skin conditions including eczema, cracked heels, poorly healing wounds, and for haemorrhoid preparations. It has antiseptic and calming properties and aids healing. Use sparingly and well diluted as it can be a skin sensitiser.

As an inhalation, Peru Balsam can help open up the airways and ease bronchitis and chest congestion. It is also used for scabies, head lice and dandruff.

Peru Balsam is comforting and calming to the nervous system.


BLENDS WELL WITH 
Cinnamon, Clove, Patchouli, Lavender, Ylang ylang, Black Pepper, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Rose

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Specifications

Common name Peru Balsam
Botanical name   Myroxylon pereirae
Plant parts used Balsam
Extraction method    Distillation
Origin Central America
Appearance Dark yellow to golden brown
Odour Description Warm, sweet, aromatic
Main Constituents Benzyl cinnamate, benzyl benzoate, cinnamyl cinnamate, nerolidol, vanillin
Specific Gravity Min 1.095 Max 1.118
Optical Rotation Min -1.0 Max +2.5
Refractive Index Min 1.560 Max 1.580
Documents SDS  

Safety

  • Consultation with a suitably qualified practitioner is recommended prior to us 
  • For external use only 
  • Do not apply to skin undiluted 
  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy 
  • Peru Balsam is a known allergen, perform a patch test prior to use or avoid it if you are allergic to balsams
average rating 4.9 out of 5
Based on 14 reviews
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Reviewed by Julie T.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Luxury balsam

I wanted to try this luxurious balsam not sure what I will use it in as yet.

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Reviewed by Helen E.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Peru Pearler

A real mashup of floral and wood, a great ingredient to use in a unisex fragrance!

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Reviewed by Bronwyn G.
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I recommend this product
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Lovely scent

A great essential oil that gives the perfect base note and fixes my scented oils well.

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