– CAN BE SKIN SENSITIZING –

GOOD FOR MOST SKIN TYPES BEST FOR DRY SKIN

INGREDIENT FEATURES

antibacterial

anti-inflammatory

antiparasite

antiseptic

balsamic

cell-regenerator

USER BENEFITS

calms the nervous system

decreases blood circulation

deters insects

diminishes swelling

encourages cell regeneration

helps heal burns and wounds

improves mood

lessens anxiety

neutralizes fungi

neutralizes insects / parasites

neutralizes microbes

reduces redness

promotes the growth of epithelial cells

promotes sleep

reduces stress

relaxes cramping

soothe skin

soothes sore muscles, tendons and joints

supports and stimulates the immune system

uplifts

chapped lips

chapped skin

dry eczema

dry skin

rashes

sores

slow to heal wounds

moisturizer

shampoo

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

Often planted as a shade tree on coffee plantations, Peru Balsam comes from the Myroxylon tree, which literally means "fragrant wood". Myroxylon pereirae is a large (up to 25 meters high!) and beautiful tree with a valuable wood similar to mahogany, a straight smooth trunk, and extremely fragrant flowers. Every part of the tree abounds in a resinous juice. The balsam is a pathological product, obtained from the exposed lacerated wood, after strips of the bark have been removed. It is a ‘true’ balsam, which is collected in the form of a dark brown or amber semi-solid mass.

ABOUT THE OIL

Peru Balsam essential oil is a pale yellow or pale amber-colored mass of white crystals in a viscous yellowish colored liquid that is semi-solid at room temperature. It is steam distilled from the tree's resin under high vacuum. This means the boiling point of the water, and the temperature of the steam itself, is much lower than at standard atmospheric pressure.

OF INTEREST

The historical uses of Balsam of Peru date as far back as the Mayan culture where it was used as incense and medicinal purposes. Sixteenth century popes sanctioned the substitution of Balsam of Peru for the much harder to find Mecca balsam for ceremonial incense use as well as for anointing oils. In folklore, Balsam of Peru oil was thought to attract wealth and happiness, promote creativity and dream work, and to protect against emotional excess.

“Peru Balsam” is a misleading misnomer. It acquired this name because the wood was collected in Central America and then shipped to Peru, on its way to Europe. Today, El Salvador is the main exporter of Balsam Peru.

Benzyl benzoate

(Ε)-Benzyl cinnamate

Benzoic acid

(Ε)-Cinnamic acid

(Ε)-Nerolidol

(Ε)-Methyl cinnamate

Benzyl alcohol

uplifts

aids in times of nervous tension

helps one relax and decompress.

ENERGETICS

Like other balsams it is:

warming

opening

comforting

EMOTIONAL HEALING

encourages:

warmth

calm

fomrot

peacefulness

feeling of being soothed

CHAKRA: BASE

PERFUMERY

Fixative

Can be worn alone as a natural perfume

Is an excellent substitute for Amber oil

Can be incorporated in almost any type of perfume base or perfumes such as:

muguet

lilac

appleblossom

‘precious wood” types

gardenia base

longoza base

tuberose base

carnation base

ambre base

Oriental base

AROMA NOTES

vanilla-like resin

truly balsamic

rich

deep-sweet

slightly spicy

vanilla-like

distinct smoky undertone

outstanding tenacity making it one of the best fixatives among all essential oils

Blends well with: nearly all earthy, resinous and woody aromas such as Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Copaiba Balsam, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Mandarin, Myrrh, Orange, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose absolute, Sandalwood, Vanilla and, Ylang Ylang.

Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Miny Green

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

Essential Oil Safety, Second edition by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition by Salvatore Battaglia

The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism

Mars, B. Beauty by Nature