Product Description
- Botanical name: Myroxylon pereira
- Family:Fabaceae
- Origin:Mexico, Panama and Jamaica, the tree grows wild in the tropical forests and is now cultivated in Central and South America, India, west Africa and Ceylon.
- Characteristics: Sweet, fresh, balsamic and vanilla-like aroma
- Blends well with: Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang
- Common Uses:
- Peru Balsam is use as a antiseptic, antibacterial, bactericide, fungicide and parasiticide properties. It is reported highly effective in cases of scabies ringworm, wounds, bed sores and diaper rash
- Today it is used extensively in topical preparations for the treatment of wounds, ulcers, and scabies, and can be found in hair tonics, anti-dandruff preparations
- It promote the growth of epithelial cells, soothing skin diseases such as scabies, diaper rash, eczema and ringworm. It also works well to soothe the itch of hemorrhoids
- It is also helpful for relieving chapped hands and feet
- Precautions:
(a) Do not use during pregnancy
(b) It may cause skin sensitization in some individuals