Botanical Name: Myroxylon balsamum pereirae
Other Names: bálsamo del Perú oil, balsamum Peruvianim oil, baume du Pérou oil.
Balsam Peru oil, derived from the Myroxylon balsamum pereirae tree in Central America, is recognized for its aromatic resemblance to cinnamon. Widely employed in fragrances and flavors, this oil boasts the presence of cinnamic acid along with various other compounds reminiscent of cinnamon.
Medicinal Uses:
- Used in the local treatment of burns
- Wounds as an antiseptic
