Description
Peru balsam bark extrusion resin, from El Salvador.
Myroxylon peruiferum L. F.
Family: Leguminosae (Papillionaceae)
Class: Benzoic Esters.
This resin has a complex aroma consisting chiefly of cinnamon and vanilla notes with a slight floral character. It has warm, mellow and somewhat spicy aroma.
Actions: stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic, parasiticide.
Indications: used to treat catarrh and chronic bronchitis by lessening mucus secretions; diarrhoea and externally for wounds, ulcers, pruritis, nappy rash, sore nipples, eczema and ringworm. Coronary stimulant.
Cautions: can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals
In aromatherapy, Peru balsam is said to stimulate romance, intimacy, and sexual pleasure.
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