Peru Balsam Essential Oil

Peru Balsam Essential Oil (Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae)

Origin: Native to Central America, primarily El Salvador, which is the largest producer, also found across Honduras, Guatemala, and other parts of Central and South America. The oil is steam-distilled from the crude balsam resin, which is obtained by making incisions in the bark of the balsam tree. The tree belongs to the Fabaceae (legume) family. Peru balsam takes its name from the historical trade route through Peru, despite not actually originating there. The resin has been used in aromatic traditions for centuries across Central American cultures and has a long-established place in European perfumery since the Spanish colonial era. It remains a valued and widely used material in both fine and artisan fragrance work.

In historical times Balsam of Peru was used in religious ceremonies of the Catholic Church as an anointing oil and in folklore it is said to attract wealth and happiness.

Scent: Rich, warm, and deeply balsamic with a sweet, vanilla-like, resinous character. Dense and velvety – there's a distinctive, soft, cinnamon-like warmth layered with a smooth, caramel-like sweetness. Subtly smoky and slightly spicy with a faint, woody, cocoa-like depth. Heavy, rounded, and remarkably long-lasting – a luxurious, enveloping scent with a warm, gourmand quality. One of the richest, sweetest, and most tenacious balsamic materials available.

Uses:

• Valued in natural perfumery as a rich, warm, balsamic base – adds extraordinary depth, sweetness, and longevity to blends
• A distinctive addition to diffuser blends, bringing a warm, rich, enveloping atmosphere to any space
• Used in candle making and soap crafting for its luxurious, sweet, balsamic character
• Blends beautifully with vanilla, frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, ylang ylang, rose, bergamot, cinnamon, patchouli, and vetiver oils
• Popular in artisan fragrance work for oriental, balsamic, gourmand, resinous, and amber compositions
• An excellent fixative in blending – helps to anchor and extend the longevity of lighter, more volatile oils in a composition

Important Information:

• For External Use Only
• Peru balsam is a well-known skin sensitiser – always use sparingly and dilute well with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• May cause significant skin sensitivity and allergic reactions in some individuals – always perform a patch test before use and discontinue use if irritation occurs 
• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness
• Growing Conditions - Grown on unpolluted sustainable land
  This product is free from any additives or adulterants. It has been rigorously tested and meets the highest standards possible. No pesticides, synthetic chemicals, herbicides, GMOs or harmful chemicals are ever used during any stage of the growing or distillation process.

Available in 1ml sample, 5ml, 10ml, 30ml and 50ml sizes

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

5ml, 10ml, 30ml and 50ml supplied in  glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

Please note if buying large quantities of this item we advise purchasing a 1ml sample first to ensure that you are happy with the product as we do not refund opened items

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