$15.00 (Incl. GST)
| Peru Balsam Essential Oil 100% PURE, THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OIL |
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| COMMON NAME | Peru Balsam |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Myroxylon pereirae |
| PLANT PARTS USED | Balsam |
| EXTRACTION METHOD | Distillation |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Central America |
| 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 |
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 FOR THE SKINPeru 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. |
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 FOR THE BODYAs 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. |
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 FOR THE MINDPeru Balsam is comforting and calming to the nervous system. |
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| 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 | Max1.118 |
| Optical Rotation | Min -1.0 | Max +2.5 |
| Refractive Index | Min 1.560 | Max1.580 |
- Consultation with a suitably qualified practitioner is recommended prior to use
- 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 if you are allergic to balsams.
This particular distillation seems to be lacking the richer, deeper notes of other Peru Balsams I’ve used over the years, but it does offer a nice warm sweet base for other oils. Clear in colour - I have only ever used Peru Balsams which are darker in colour.
Absolutely love this oil, probably one of my new favourite.
So in love with this EO
This is the best replacement for vanilla, it actually makes vanilla smell more mellowy
Lovely fragrance that rounds out woody/citrus blends and adds a hint of warm vanilla. A new favourite!
