Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic
Application
ointment externally
Balsam Of Peru
(Myroxylon pereurae)
Also know as Peruvian balsam
Botanical Information
A dark brown resinous and oily tree exudate.
Working with Balsam Of Peru
Part(s) Used
Gum Resin
Herb Forms
Ointment, liniment.
Balsam of Peru is a dark-colored tree exudate used externally for wounds, eczema, ringworm, abscesses, scabies, and boils. The ointment is also applied to slow-healing wounds, diaper rash, bedsores, burns, frost bite, and hemorrhoids. It has an antimicrobial action and a sweet scent. For scabies, about 30-40 drops/day of the balsam is added to 10% sulphur ointment (available from some pharmacies) and applied in the evening before bedtime. Take a shower in the morning, and apply again the next evening and the following evening in the same manner.
Balsam Of Peru has a taste of ACRID.
Cautions
Not for internal use. Discontinue use if excessive irritation develops, though it is difficult to differentiate redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction to the scabies mite from irritation from the sulphur and balsam of Peru. Consult a qualifi
Conditions treated with Balsam Of Peru
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic
Application
poultice externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic, antifungal
Application
ointment externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antiseptic
Application
ointment externally
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