Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Balsam Oil


Balsam Oil
Country Of Origin: Peru

once used in the preperation of isrelite kings

Interesting Facts: The process of extraction produces three grades of balsam. A white balsam is made from the fruit of Myroxylon Peruviatta or Pereiræ, which has a peculiar resinous body and none of the chemical constituents of Balsam of Peru; this is termed Myroxocarpin. Another substance obtained from the same tree and much used in Central America is termed Balsamito, it is an alcoholic extract of the young fruit.

Medicinal Use: Balsam oil is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antibacterial, anti-parasitic, antiseptic (pulmonary and urinary), anti-catarrh, cicatrizant - promotes epithelial cell growth (epithelium: cellular tissue covering surfaces, forming glands, and lining most cavities of the body), diuretic, expectorant, and a stimulant. Balsam oil is beneficial for dry, chapped skin (use on skin diluted in carrier oil), eczema, rashes (diaper), cracked nipples, sores, wounds, parasites (ringworm, itch mite, and eggs), scabies, fungus, chronic asthma, bronchitis (chronic and asthmatic), coughs, and tuberculosis. Lessens mucus secretions and assists rheumatism pain. Balsam oil stimulates the heart and increases blood pressure. Balsam oil helps with flu, colds, viral infections, cystitis (coli-bacillus), stress, and nervous tension.

Balsam oil has been found effective for scabies in dogs and cats by brushing it on the fur.

2 comments:

  1. Balsam oil sounds like a good essential oil to have on hand. I do a lot of walking in heavily wooded areas and come home to find myself scratching my arms and legs. I'm going to try this and see if it offers some help.

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  2. Thanks let us all know how it works out for you.

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