Botonical Name | : | Myroxylon pereira | |
CAS # | : | 8007-00-9 | |
Country of Origin | : | USA | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to pale amber liquid with a vanilla like scent | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 1.09500 to 1.11000 @ 25 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | 60º to 0º | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.56700 to 1.57900 @ 20 °C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Benzoic acid, benzyl cinnamate, benzyl benzoate | |
Plant Part Used | : | Bark | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Grown naturally in Balsam Coast, El Saldvador, Peru Balsam Oil is obtained from a specific plant. Known for its intense fragrance, this oil is used in aromatherapy across the globe for its high medicinal values. CONSTITUENTS:
Peru Balsam Oil contains compounds like cinnamic acid, benzyl cinnamate, nerolidol, benzyl benzoate, cinnamyl cinnamate and Benzoic acid. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Available in dark brown color, this high density oil has pleasant smell of balsam, vanilla and cinnamon. BLENDS WITH:
Peru Balsam Oil can be mixed with spice extracted oils, oils having warm and sensuous aroma, floral oils and balsam oil. COMMON NAMES:
This aromatic oil is also referred as Balsam oil. USES:
In aromatherapy, this oil is extensively used to treat oily, dull and rough skin. Also used for sensitive skin, this oil is instrumental in curing cold, bronchitis, eczema, cough and flu. This aromatic oil is a good solution of skin rashes, insufficient blood circulation, stress and anxiety. It is assumed that its skin application boosts development of epithelial cells.