Properties: Anti-inflammatory Antibacterial Balsamic Regenerating dermal It is a leguminous tree from Central and South America, belonging to the Fabaceae family, about 12 m high, with alternating evergreen leaves. The flowers are white with yellow stamens in clusters. The fruit is a legume 7-11 cm long that contains a single seed. The balsam of Peru is obtained through incisions made in the trunk, it is a syrupy liquid with a yellowish color and a very pleasant smell reminiscent of vanilla. Unlike other resins of natural origin, the extraction process begins with the so-called 'heating' of the tree, which consists of the application of heat to a horizontal incision of the tree until the balsamero craftsman verifies that it is at its point. - Indications: Eczema, Cracked Skin, Asthma, Bronchitis, Rheumatism - Aromatic Family: Resin - Combines with: Lavender, Thymol Thyme, Tea Tree, Camphor Rosemary - Precautions: Risk of allergic reactions in people sensitive to Balsam of Peru
