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.