Balsam oil

Balsam oil has been used traditionally for a multitude of skin disorders, rheumatism, respiratory conditions, and as an antiseptic and fungicidal. Balsam oil is favoured over the resin for use in natural perfumery, while Balsam resin is favoured by some for its therapeutic uses.

Index

Scents

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Blends

Distillation and Production

Also See

Resources

References

Scents

Sweet balsamic, base note & excellent fixative

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Balsam of Peru trees thrive mainly along the Balsam Coast where El Salvador meets the Pacific Ocean; it is often planted as a shade tree on coffee plantations. Balsam of Peru is also typically known as Peru Balsam.

El Salvador Jan - Jul

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Toxicology

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.

Therapeutic Uses

Antiseptic, antifungal, anti-rheumatic, promotes healing, helps stop bleeding

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Blends

The oil has a wonderful sweet, vanilla-like fragrance and it will blend in perfectly with fixed (vegetable) oils as well as perfumer's alcohol and other essential oils.

Distillation and Production

The oil and resin are extracted from the other. Balsam oil is steam distilled from the resin. The balsam resin is an oleoresin exudates from the tree.

Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Balsam oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Balsam oil and all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.