Scope of action of Myroxilon essential oil:
- Asthma, chronic bronchitis, acute and chronic respiratory diseases, dry cough, tuberculosis, chronic catarrh, laryngitis.
- Hypertension, general fatigue, heart failure.
- Furunculosis, infected wounds, bedsores.
- Gout, rheumatic pains, neuralgia, arthritis, arthrosis, myositis.
- Hemorrhoids, anal fissures (suppository suppositories).
- Cracked nipples.
- Scabies (one of the best remedies), lice, fungal infections of the skin.
Botanical name: Myroxylon balsamum var. Peira.
Family: Legumes (Fabaceae) or Leguminoceae.
Other name: Peru, Indian balm, Black balm.
Homeland of growth: Central America, San Salvador
Cultivation countries: South America, Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, West India.
Raw materials for oil production: wood, fruits.
Output: on average it is 50% of the weight of the balm.
Production method: Steam distillation.
Colour: Brown.
Taste: bitter nibbling.
Aroma: intense, balsamic, sweet, reminiscent of vanilla and benzo, with a tobacco overtone.
Consistency: viscous, thick, not flowing.
Solubility: To dissolve in oil, you need to apply heating in a water bath in several stages, it dissolves well in alcohol and other essential oils.
Energy: neutral, moist
Note, degree of volatility: low
Class: antidepressant.
Description: Peruvian Balsam essential oil is obtained from the bark of the tropical balsam tree Miroxilon, which grows on the "Balsam Shore" of San Salvador. The tree reaches a height of 16 to 40 meters. The foliage crown is abundant. The leaves are feathery, smooth, shiny -15 centimeters in length. There are 5-13 leaves on a branch. It blooms with white, fragrant flowers with yellow stamens collected in inflorescences. Fruits are elongated, pear-shaped, 7-11 cm in length, contain one seed inside. The trunk is straight and smooth. The wood is dark brown with a dark red heart. Fragrant juice is found in all parts of the plant.
Commercial value: above the average.
From the history of the plant: The name "Peruvian" - the balsam was given due to the name of the seaport in Peru, from where the Spanish conquistadors exported it at the beginning of the 16th century. The production was in El Salvador.
There are two types of Peruvian balsam known on the aroma market: Black and White.
White Peruvian balsam (according to Hanbury) is made from the fruits of Myroxilon - Panal.
Peruvian Black Balsam is obtained from October to July, after a season of long and heavy rains. It is extracted from the liquid juice flowing from the incisions in the bark. The production consists in the fact that four incisions are made in the bark of the Myroxilon trunk. The first drops of balm appear within a few days. They are set on fire, but soon extinguished. Then the cuts are wrapped with rags. Rags soaked in juice are squeezed out under a press. Then they put it in a special tank with hot water and boil it for 40 minutes. After that, the contents are transferred to a device resembling a centrifuge. This cylinder is set in motion and the contents are squeezed out into copper basins. Due to the different specific gravity of the balsam and water, the resin is deposited at the bottom of the basin. At the end of the extraction, the water is drained and the balsam is dried. Peruvian Black Balsam is widely used in medicine and perfumery.
The essential oil is extracted from the bark of a tree. This is a different way of production. The balsam is leached from the shavings, boiled down. The remaining shavings are used by local residents for incense and as a natural repellent. One Miroxilon tree can produce 2.5 kg of balm per year. For extraction, relatively mature trees are used, at least 15 years old.
In the 50s, the production of Peruvian balsam in El Salvador reached up to 100 tons per year.In the past two decades, the production and use of Peruvian Balsam essential oil has been greatly reduced due to its high cost. Perfume and pharmaceutical concerns for the most part have switched to the use of components produced by synthesis.
Pharmacists use Miroxilon for antiseptic dressings - an antibacterial patch.
Interesting, that the locals use the balm to make cough syrup. Wood is used in the manufacture of furniture. It is known to be very resistant to decay and has a very beautiful purplish red color.
Main components: Cinnamein (60-70%) is a mixture of benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl cinnamate, vanillin and benzoic acid, nerolidol; eugenol, farnesol, cinnamic acid;
Application.
General therapy: The essential oil of Peruvian balsam in Aromatherapy is used for acute respiratory diseases. Due to its expectorant and mucolytic properties, the Balm can be used in the treatment of dry cough, chronic bronchitis, asthma. It is known that the Peruvian balm is effective for tuberculosis (inhalation).
It perfectly stimulates the heart and increases blood pressure.
Peruvian balm is used for skin lesions with scabies. What is valuable is that it destroys the laid eggs. The balm is considered one of the best remedies for scabies mites due to its benzyl benzoate content.
The balm is used in the treatment of rheumatism, myositis, arthritis and arthrosis (light massage, compresses) and gout (baths)
Possesses regenerating properties. It is used to treat furunculosis, poorly healing wounds, bedsores.
Psycho-emotional sphere: Peruvian balm, thanks to its amazing aroma, is used in cases of emotional stupor. It safely eliminates the feeling of depression, helps to cope with depression. It brings you to the level of positive emotions, where there are no fears, anxiety about your future. It inspires hope, soothes.
In dermatology: Peruvian balsam oil is used for all infected, poorly healing wounds: cracks, bedsores, furunculosis. Helps with scabies. It is used in the treatment of rashes, eczema. Can be used for frostbite and burns
In cosmetology: Peruvian balm is suitable for all skin types, especially dry. This oil can be used as an additive in cream or lotion. It smoothes out wrinkles, eliminates flaking. Heals small cracks and inflammations, removes pustular formations on the skin. It can be used as an antiseptic additive in aftershave.
Body: Adding to body cream, baths and baths, in order to eliminate flaking and cracks (hands, heels of feet).
Hair: Suitable for dry hair. Strengthens their growth, strengthens the bulb, eliminates fragility. Strong remedy for head lice.
Nails: Baths for brittle nails.
Role in perfume composition: The amazing, enchanting scent of Peruvian Balsam often serves as an excellent fixer for aromas in perfumery. A low balsamic note with a floral-hyacinth, tobacco overtone is suitable for creating perfumes for men. It is known that Peru was used as a flavoring agent in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages.
At home: Peruvian balm can be used to make deodorant, foot soap, aftershave.
Sports Aromatherapy: Used in sports massage to relieve muscle fatigue.
Compatibility: ylang-ylang, patchouli, sandalwood, orange, rose, petitgrain, neroli, lemon, black pepper, atlas cedar, vetiver, benzoin, vanilla, coriander, basil, bay, myrtle, bergamot, tangerine, cloves, jasmine
Synergy:
Compliments: Hyacinth, all citrus oils
Inhibits:
Contraindications and warnings: Peruvian balm - oil for professional therapy. It should be used with extreme caution in home therapy. May cause allergies to all types of spices.
Use only diluted and low in concentration.
Do not apply during pregnancy.
Carefully during lactation, if you are treating cracked nipples, then rinse thoroughly before feeding.
Use with caution for people with increased skin sensitivity
Do not apply for children under 10 years old
A contraindication may be individual intolerance to the aroma. Before use, you need to do
Storage: Store in a dark glass bottle tightly closed at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children. It has no expiration date.
Recipes with Peruvian Balsam essential oil:
Open wound (bedsores)
- Essential oil - 2 drops
- Fatty base oil - cocoa - 1 teaspoon
Apply the prepared mixture on sterile gauze with a spatula and apply to the wound. Apply an additional bandage on top, fix with a medical plaster. Change 2 times a day.
Any person can experience various damage to the skin surface. Sometimes areas of the skin heal very sluggishly and slowly. This is mainly due to weak immunity or some kind of disease. Today's medicine offers many effective remedies for this problem. Branolind is one of the special dressings.
Composition and form of release
Branolind N. ointment dressing possesses unique and extremely effective properties. antiseptic and wound healing agent intended for local external use. It is made of cotton fabric with large cells and impregnated with a medicinal composition. It is used to treat burns, cuts, bruises, and other damage to the skin. The gauze is elastic, which allows it to be used in various places, including on wounds of complex configuration.
The gauze bandage is impregnated with an anhydrous ointment composition. It includes several components:
- Branolind ointment;
- Peruvian balm;
- petrolatum;
- glycerol;
- refined fat;
- cetamacrogol.
The main active ingredient is Peruvian balsam. It resembles a thick, viscous mass of burgundy color with a specific smell. It is a natural remedy and is obtained from balsam trees native to South America. An incision is made in the barrel and burned with a flame. After a while, resin comes from it, which, together with bark particles, is processed and a finished component is obtained. It contains essential oils and beneficial acids.
In finished form, Branolind N with Peruvian balsam is available in the form of sterile dressings. They are sold in foil packs of 10 to 30 pieces. You can also buy single patches for a single use.
The tool is available in the sale of a network of pharmacies. Its price will depend on the quantity and size of the bandage. For example, a 7x15 cm plaster will cost in the range of 1280-1860 rubles, and a bandage 10x20 cm - at a price of 3116-3630 rubles.
Pharmacological properties
Sterile gauze dressings with Peruvian balm have decongestant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. The agent also has an analgesic effect. Depending on the nature and degree of damage, it can relieve pain from 40 hours to 3 days.
In medical practice, Branolind dressings are successfully used in plastic surgery and dermatology for effective wound healing, accelerating regeneration processes, and getting rid of scars. The tool is characterized by excellent draining properties, therefore it is used for prophylactic purposes against scar formation.
One of the main advantages of Branolind H is painless application. The agent activates the processes of formation of the epithelium in the damaged area. Bronolin ointment with such a gauze bandage has a positive effect on injured and damaged tissues. When wounds and ulcers are healed, the likelihood of scarring after this decreases. In the fight against burns, it prevents the formation of burn scabs.
Indications for appointment
Plasters with such a unique composition are widely used in medical practice. Mainly branolindovy dressings are used in traumatology, traumatology and surgery. They are prescribed in the following cases:
A large number of reviews have branolind remedy for protecting and cleaning wounds after transplant operations. It is used as an antiseptic dressing.
Instructions for use
To use the dressings, open the sealed package. From there it is necessary to remove the net with balm, which is covered with protective paper on both sides. On the one hand, you need to remove the film from the Branolind patch and apply it to the problem area of the skin. After that, it is well fixed, the protective layer is removed and an absorbent napkin is applied, fixed with a bandage.
It is recommended to change Branolind dressings daily, using throughout the entire period of treatment. This remedy is suitable for troubleshooting problems in adults and children. In case of burn injuries, the agent should be used at all stages of treatment and the mesh should be changed every two days. The composition of the ointment helps to protect the burned surface from harmful external influences.
Each dressing after application lasts for 40-72 hours. It exhibits not only therapeutic, but also anesthetic effect. Thanks to the mesh structure of the dressing, you can monitor its condition without removing it from the damaged area of the skin.
Contraindications and restrictions
Like any medicine, brandolind dressings with Peruvian balsam have their own contraindications. They cannot be used if there is an individual intolerance to the substances in the composition of the dressing components. With extensive tissue necrosis, the use of this substance is also not allowed.
Do not use Branolind H on bleeding or profusely exudating wounds on the skin surface. Side effects include an allergic reaction to Peruvian balm. Almost all patients tolerate the use of such a mesh dressing well., but if you suddenly experience alarming symptoms, it is better to immediately stop using it.
Peruvian Balsam is an excellent cleanser and skin care product. It is obtained from the balsam tree native to Central America. This balm can also act as an antiseptic. It promotes fast and rescues from frostbite.
The raw materials from which Peruvian balsam is prepared are obtained in a very interesting way. Cuts are made at the base of the trunk and then fired. A few days later, gum appears at the cuts, which is collected with rags. After that, the cuts are made deeper and fired again, and the gum appears again.
Gum-soaked rags and pieces of bark are boiled down. This is how raw Peruvian balsam is obtained. Then the liquid is purified and distilled. As a result, we get a dark, aromatic balm.
On sale you can see balms of different color and consistency. This is due to the lengthy processing process. If you want to buy the highest quality Peruvian balm, then go to the pharmacy.
This tool is used for various purposes:
- skin care;
- treatment of wounds;
- frostbite;
- treatment of hemorrhoids, scabies and bronchitis.
Despite the natural raw materials from which the balm is made, it has a number of contraindications. This mainly concerns individual intolerance to components, allergies. With prolonged use, there may be complications with the kidneys.
As with any remedy used for medical purposes, the balm must be strictly dosed. Its use for various purposes is described in detail in the instructions. If you have any questions, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
For the treatment of burns, diabetic and trophic ulcers, bedsores, boils, abscesses, abrasions, and difficult healing wounds, the Branolind N dressing with Peruvian balsam is widely used. For treatment, an ointment dressing is made from an air-tight, large-celled one It is impregnated with a balm that contains branolind N. Such procedures are useful in skin transplantation, for fixing split grafts, as well as in plastic surgery. Thus, there is a powerful antiseptic and wound healing effect.
The composition of this miraculous ointment, along with Peruvian balm, includes white petrolatum, glycerin, cetomacragol, and medium triglycerides. Such a composition provides a quick and effective effect.
Every housewife should have this balm in her medicine cabinet for treating wounds. In addition, they can heal purulent and chronic wounds.
Contraindications include ingredient sensitivity and extensive tissue damage.
It is best to buy medicines in pharmacies. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the manufacturer's firm and, of course, to
Essential oil - benzyl benzoate, farnesol, peruviol, nerolidol, cinnamate, coumarin, vanillin.
Dressing with Peruvian balsam "Branolind" - Peruvian balsam, white petrolatum, glyceryl monostearate, cetomacrogol, triglycerides hardened fat.
Massage oil - Peruvian balsam, grape seed oil, lavender, geranium, valerian essential oils.
Release form
Essential oil is a viscous brown liquid in a glass bottle in a 10 ml carton box.
Bandage with Peruvian balsam "Branolind" - sterile ointment bandage 7.5x10 cm in a cardboard box # 30.
Massage oil is a viscous liquid in a bottle in a cardboard box of 100 ml.
pharmachologic effect
Anti-inflammatory, fungicidal, antibacterial, regenerating, expectorant.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Biologically active components of the herbal preparation "Peruvian Balsam" have an antibacterial, antiseptic, local irritant, wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect. Relieves emotional stress, improves sleep, activates vital systems. Massage oil relieves nervous and muscle tension, relaxes well. It makes the skin firm and smooth. When inhaled, it has an expectorant and mucolytic effect, improves the drainage function of the bronchi.
Pharmacokinetics
Since the drug enters the systemic circulation in extremely small volumes, its pharmacokinetics are not presented.
Indications for use
Long healing and trophic wounds , burns , ulcers, rheumatic pains, respiratory diseases, accompanied by persistent dry cough; , stress .
Contraindications
High sensitivity to the drug, children under 6 years of age.
Side effects
Local allergic reactions. With prolonged application of the drug over a large area of the body, symptoms of renal failure may appear.
Peruvian balsam, application instruction (Way and dosage)
Inhalation: add 3-10 drops of Peruvian balm to an aroma lamp or a warm bath. The drug can be combined with other essential oils (patchouli, sandalwood, eucalyptus, orange, ylang-ylang, rose).
External use: pre-dilute with vegetable oil in a 1: 5 ratio. Apply to damaged skin in an open way or in the form of a bandage, which must be changed 2 times a day.
Dressing with Peruvian Branolind balm: open the protective packaging and fix the sterile dressing on the wound surface, renew the dressings with each dressing. Duration of use is seven days.
Massage cream: As a lubricant for body massage.
Overdose
No data available.
Interaction
There were no clinically pronounced symptoms of interaction with other drugs.
Terms of sale
Non-prescription vacation.
Storage conditions
At a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Analogs
Matching ATX level 4 code:There are no structural analogues of the drug.
Reviews of Peruvian balsam
Peruvian balsam (tree resin Miroxylon Periferum ) was first used to treat wounds by the surgeon Ambroise Paré in the 16th century. The scientific substantiation of its therapeutic efficacy is given in the works of A.V. Vishnevsky. The classic recipe for Vishnevsky's ointment initially contained 3% Peruvian balsam, which was later replaced by birch tar. Its main application was healing wounds, burns and ulcers, scabies .
The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of the Peruvian balsam made it possible to use it externally in the composition of ointments and those produced by the pharmaceutical industry and used for diseases with persistent dry cough. Additional constituents of these ointments are rosemary and eucalyptus oils and camphor .
Ointment Derma-loges N which contains this balm, it is successfully used for abrasions, wounds, burns, trophic ulcers , and . From the reviews it follows that essential oil is most often purchased and used for cosmetic purposes: for the preparation of face masks, creams for oily skin, in shampoos and hair rinses.
- « ... I add it to the shampoo 1 drop at a time to enhance hair growth»;
- « ... I added it to the cream. It is better to pre-dilute with alcohol»;
- « ... Finally I made an order, I love it! It smells of cinnamon with vanilla, there is a note of propolis, I have already made perfume with it»;
- « ... For inhalation, I use only 1-2 drops in an inhaler with warm water. Tones up, strengthens the immune system».
If it is possible to purchase a balm in the form of a thick oily mass, then it is used for treatment, for healing wounds and burns, but in this case it must be diluted with vegetable oil (1: 5). For these purposes, it is better to purchase Balm Peru-stick from cosmetics Vivasan ready-to-use and additionally containing beeswax, castor oil, vaseline and lanolin oil, liquid paraffin. In this case, the irritating effect of natural balm, which often causes dermatitis , leveled by auxiliary ointment components.
The essential oil can also be used externally for burns and bedsores: add 5 drops to the ointment base, stir and apply as a bandage to the wound. However, it is more convenient to use special dressings impregnated with this balm, which is sometimes incorrectly called a patch with Peruvian balm. In fact, this is a mesh cotton bandage that does not stick to the body like a plaster and must be fixed with a gauze bandage or plaster.
Peruvian balsam price
You can buy Peruvian balsam (essential oil) in the pharmacy chain, the cost is 114-130 rubles. for 10 ml, as well as order in online aromatherapy stores or phyto-pharmacies.
Balsamum peruvianum. Myroxylon balsamum
Receiving method: extraction of Peruvian balsam with alcohol.
Botanical name: Myroxylon balsamum var. Pereirae royle
Synonyms: Baume de Perou, Toluifera pareirae Baillon, myrospermum of sonsonate, pareira, Myroxylon pereirar Klotzsch, black balsam, Honduras balsam, Peruvian balsam, Surinam balsam, Baume du San Salvador
A thick, dark brown liquid, in thin layers, completely transparent, red-brown in color, not sticky, pleasant smell, similar at the same time to the smell of vanilla and benzoy, with a slight bitter tobacco undertone (Arctander 1960)
Loot features:
High cost (andthe frequency of falsifications) of natural Peruvian balsam is closely related to the characteristics of its extraction.
Peruvian Balsam is mined during the months of October to July. The process of extracting balsam itself is so peculiar that one would like to dwell on it.
The first step is to choose a suitable tree and hammer sections of bark on it in long strips. A few days after this manipulation, they proceed directly to the process of collecting the balm. The so-called. hachon - several splinters about 30 cm in length are tied by a vine into a bundle, which are then set on fire and slowly smolder.
The chipped bark is gently treated with these torches, until bubbles appear, but not until charring. With a certain skill, a farmer can process 10 to 23 trees per day. In this way, the secretion of dark brown resinous balsam is stimulated by the tree.
After about 20 days, farmers collect the released balm by applying a rag (panal) to the tree. The rags are left on the tree for a few more weeks. Until it is completely saturated with balm. Then the rags are removed from the tree, with a special tool (Cuto raspador), similar to a flat screwdriver, they clean off the bark (which they also take with them) and again apply the rags to the tree. This cycle repeats the entire season of the collection of Peruvian balsam.
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Panal and tree bark impregnated with resin are direct sources of the balm. The rags are placed in a special hot water tank and boiled for 40 minutes. After that, the contents are transferred to a makeshift device, somewhat similar to a centrifuge and representing a cylinder with many small holes. This cylinder is set in motion and squeezed into copper basins. Since the specific gravity of the balsam and water is different, the resin is deposited at the bottom of the basin. The water is drained, and the balm is dried.
The bark is treated mute differently. The balsam is leached from the shavings, boiled down. The remaining shavings are used by local residents for incense and as a natural repellent.
One tree can produce up to 2.5 kg of balm per year.
Let's well dissolve in alcohol.
Composition:
- Cinnamein (60-70%) is a mixture of benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl cinnamate, vanillin and benzoic acid;
- Nerolidol;
- In small quantities wa x can be determined by eugenol, farnesol, cinnamic acid;
- Trace ethanol (solvent)
Has a secretion-stimulating effect, for example, an expectorant
Used as an antiseptic. It is known that extracts of Peruvian balsam are active against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
O scope of use Peruvian balsam crossed using benzoy (dew incense) and styrax
Therapeutic properties
On based on styrax or Peruvian balsam, there are stick pencils that are used to heal heel cracks.
- Dry, chapped, flaky skin;
- Heel fissures;
- Antiseptic and healing additive in after-shave products;
- Deodorant additive;
- Preservative additive;
Inog Yes peruvian balsam can be found in formulations to enhance hair growth. This is due to the slight local irritating effect of the component of the balm feather.
Also, Peruvian balm is great for scented candles and soaps.
- Depression, depression;
- Obsessive fears;
- An increased level of anxiety;
- Burnout Syndrome
- Prevention of bedsores;
- Healing of heel fissures;
- Improving regeneration and stimulating the formation of granulations during slow healing processes;
- Light frostbite.
Vho dit in the European Pharmacopoeia.
Previously included in suppositories for the treatment of hemorrhoids, rectal liniment.
The balm tincture included in the emulsion was used to disinfect wounds; in expectorant and antitussive formulations, in remedies for the relief of symptoms of cervical cystitis.
In the food industry for flavoring tea, coffee, tobacco.
Fit with: ylang ylang, patchouli, petitgrain, sandalwood, rose, floral and oriental base. Possesses excellent fixing properties.
In perfumery used in
- Hermès Elixir des merveilles bitter orange, lemon, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver, Peruvian balsam, benzoin.
- Serge lutens Amber sultan coriander, basil, amber, bay, myrtle, angelica root, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, peru balsam.
- Lorenzo Villoresi Incensi, bergamot, tangerine, cloves, jasmine, patchouli, amber, vanilla, bezoa, Peruvian balsam.
T toxicity, precautions :
Like others containing compounds apof the somatic range of the substance, may be an allergen.
If you have a history of allergies to beeswax and other beekeeping products, cinnamon and clove oil, benzoy, coumarin, styrax, nutmeg, camphor, rose, violet absolute, vanillin, citrus peel, a patch test is mandatory due to a possible cross-allergic reaction.
In cosmetics, the concentration in the final product is limited to 0.4%
Additional information:
As a rule, trees at least 15 years old are used to extract Peruvian balsam. One 20 year old tree can produce no more than 3 kg of resinoid per year.
Wood is used in furniture production. Its reddish-brown core, with certain processing andchanging its color to purple-red is extremely resistant to rotting and fungal infections.