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Balsam
Essential Oil (Peru)
 Rich,
sweet, balsamic, vanilla-like scent.
60ml. (2oz.) Code 22PERE
Aromatherapy
Properties
Warming, opening, comforting, soothing.
Suggested
Use
Add to a diffuser for a long-lasting, warm aroma climate. Please note
that the balsams are most commonly used in the"background"of
an Aromatherapy blend, as in our Bamboo Forest line of products.
Blends Well
With
Spices, floral and oriental bases, petitgrain, ylang ylang, patchouli,
rose etc. Great fixative, that binds other more volatile aromas and
makes them last longer.
History
Popular ingredient in tropical medicinal preparations, and used for
a few pharmaceutical products such as cough syrup. Very nice for scenting
soaps, detergents and body care, it is also used to flavor alcohol and
soft drinks.
Specific
Safety Information
No known toxicity with the Essential Oil of Balsam Peru. The balsam
itself, however, can cause contact allergies.
Latin Name
Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae
Country
of Origin
El Salvador
Description
Rich, sweet, balsamic, vanilla-like scent.
Cultivation
Method
Harvested from Wild Growing Plants
Extraction
Method
Steam Distilled
Extracted From
Crude balsam
Color
Pale amber/brown
Perfumery
Note
Base
Consistency
Viscous liquid.
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