The balsam Peru oil, scientifically known as Myroxylon pereirae, is a great stimulant for your heart, can help clean the lungs and it can also be used as an effective parasiticide. Additionally, Peru Balsam essential oil can be used for treating various skin-related maladies such as itch acarus, ouritis, and even acute eczema. The balsam Peru oil, as an internal medicine, mitigates mucus secretions and provides quick relief for bronchorrhoea gleet, leucorrhoea, chronic bronchitis, and asthma, although it is strictly advised whenever you plan to take it internally you should always first consult your physician or an experienced aromatherapist.

As an essential oil, the fragrant balsam Peru oil is used for manufacturing soaps and other hand wash products due to its healing effect on chapped hands. Due to its myriad skin care abilities, Peru balsam is present in many skin creams and diaper rash balms.

This balsam Peru essential oil is a dark, thick balsam obtained by the process of vacuum. Peru balsam emits a vanilla-like, intoxicatingly pungent, sweet scent. When mixed with olive oil, it is used as part of anointing oil in Christianity.

Balsam Peru oil, as the name suggests, is thought to originate from Peru, but this is a misconception; originally the tree comes from El Salvador. In the 16th century, the Spanish used to ship its thick resin, or balsam from Peru to various European countries and that is why it came to be known as a Peruvian balsam extract. The oil is derived from the dark brown viscous liquid that comes out when the trunk of the tree is split and left in the open.

The Peru Balsam essential oil is mostly used for medicinal purposes.

Primary Benefits:

• Mastic gum oil has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce redness and swelling when applied topically.
• It may help to soothe and heal irritated or damaged skin, such as in cases of acne, eczema, or other conditions.
• Mastic gum oil may help to reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes on the skin, giving it a more even and youthful appearance.
• The antimicrobial properties of mastic gum oil may help to kill bacteria and other germs on the skin, helping to prevent infections.
• Mastic gum oil is rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, and may help to slow the signs of aging.

Mastic Gum Complete Extract promotes analgesic, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, and Decongestant benefits. Studies have shown it to be beneficial to help with a myriad of topical, oral, and digestive issues. 

While more research is needed, studies abundantly published world-wide cover it’s effects on H. pylori bacteria, stomach and topical ulcers, symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, lower cholesterol, overall liver health, cavity prevention, symptoms of allergic asthma, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.

Aromatic Description:

Vanilla-like, intoxicatingly pungent, sweet scent.

Collection Method:

Complete Extraction

Main Constituents:

Cinnamein, cinnamic acid, cinnamyl cinnamate, benzyl benzoate, benzoic acid, and vanillin