Botanical Name Myroxylon pereira Plant Part Crude Balsam Extraction Method Vacuum Origin Central United States Description Peru balsam is collected from wild trees along the ‘Balsam Coast’ of El Salvador, though many such trees are available in North America. Color dark Brown Common Uses Peru Balsam essential oil has been used by aromatherapists for Bronchitis, chapped skin, colds, coughing, eczema, the flu, poor circulation, rashes, sensitive skin, and nervous and stress disorders. It is also believed to promote growth of epithelial cells. Strength of Aroma Medium Blends well with Peru Balsam essential oil blends well with spicy, floral, Oriental and balsamic scented oils. Aromatic Scent Peru Balsam has a vanilla like scent. For this reason you will see it as a scenting agent in creams and lotions. History Historically, this was an important ingredient in the anointing oils of the Christian faith. It was combined with olive oil and used for blessing by a bishop and used as a chrism. Cautions Peru Balsam may cause skin sensitization in some.