Balsam of Peru Essential Oil
Botanical name: Myloxylon pereirae
Plant part: Resin
Cultivation: Wild-Harvested
Extraction: Steam distillation
Product description:
Derived from steam distillation of the gummy, sticky "balsam" obtained from tapping the base of the Myroxylylon pereirae tree.
Balsam of Peru Essential Oil has been used for centuries throughout Central & South America in treating respiratory issues, skin diseases and for the many other impressive health benefits it possesses.
Its aroma is likened to a sweet blend of Cinnamon and Vanilla with a touch of Clove.
Aromatherapy:
- Beneficial anti anxiety and anti stress properties
- Relaxing
- Helps relieve mental exhaustion and afflictions
Healing:
- Helps relieve pain from rheumatic aches, sore joints and muscles
- Helps lower blood pressure and increase heart health
- Helps stimulate the immune system
- Diuretic properties help flush out toxins, waste, water etc. to improve kidney health
- Eliminates free radicals from the system to help prevent serious illness
- Helps treat asthma, colds, bronchitis, coughs and expel phlegm
- Helpful in treating and shrinking hemmorhoids
Skincare:
- Aids aging/combination/dry/normal/ sensitive skin
- Helpful when treating chapped/cracked skin
- Helps prevent and treat scabies and kill scabies mites
- Helps treat rashes, skin irritation and inflammation e.g. Psoriasis, eczema and ringworm
- Helps treat bedsores, skin ulcers, bruises and burns
- A powerful aid in the acceleration of healing wounds.
Hair care:
- Helpful in promoting hair growth
- Helps treat dry scalp and hair, treats and prevents dandruff
- Helps protect the scalp from infections and dead skin cells
Meditation:
- Soothing
- Stimulating
- Relaxing
Product colour: Amber or dark brown
Aroma profile: Rich balsamic, deep vanilla-sweet aroma, with soft cinnamon-like and slight smoky undertones.
Perfumery note: Base
Consistency: Thick
Blends well with:
Essential oils of Cardamom, Carnation, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Fir Balsam Absolute, Jasmine, Liquidambar (Styrax), Lotus Absolute, Mandarin, Orange, Orange Blossom Absolute, Orris, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla, Violet Leaf Absolute, Ylang Ylang.
Generally known to be safe. However, Tisserand and Young indicate that there is moderate risk of skin sensitization when using Peru Balsam Oil and recommend adhering to IFRA's 0.4% maximum. Avoid while pregnant or if prone to allergies.