Botanical Name: Myroxylon Balsamum
Other Names: Balsam, Balsam Tolu, Bálsamo de Tolú, Balsamum Tolutanum, Baume de Tolu, Baumier du Pérou, Myroxylon balsamum, Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum, Opobalsam, Resin Tolu, Resina Tolutana, Thomas Balsam, Toluifera balsamum, Tolu, Toluiferum Balsamum.
Derived from the Myroxylon balsamum tree, Tolu balsam is a resinous substance obtained through the incision of the tree trunk. This aromatic balsam is utilized as a flavoring agent in certain foods and beverages and is also incorporated as a fragrance in various soaps and cosmetics.
Medicinal Uses:
- Cancer.
- Cough.
- Bronchitis.
- Swollen airways.
- Bedsores, when applied to the affected area.
- Cracked nipples, when applied to the affected area.
- Cracked lips, when applied to the affected area.
- Minor skin cuts, when applied to the affected area.
- Other conditions.
