Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Peru Balsam
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Peru Balsam plant
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- Peru Balsam (Myroxylon pereirae)
Peru balsam oil comes from the Myroxylon pereirae plant. It has an earthy scent. It has an antiseptic and sedative effect.
Properties
[edit | edit source]Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes stress.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Relieves bronchitis, coughs and symptoms of colds and flu.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Eases sensitive skin and rashes.