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Peru Balsam Essential Oil 100% Pure Natural Therapeutic Grade, Myroxylon Balsamum, Bulk Wholesale For Skin, Soap, Candle and Diffuser Description from Wikipedia: Balsam of Peru or Peru balsam , also known and marketed by many other names , is a balsam derived from a tree known as Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae ; and is found in El Salvador . Balsam of Peru is used in food and drink for flavoring, in perfumes and toiletries for fragrance, and in medicine and pharmaceutical items for healing properties. It has a sweet scent. It can cause allergic reactions, with numerous large surveys identifying it as being in the "top five" allergens most commonly causing patch test reactions. It may cause inflammation, redness, swelling, soreness, itching, and blisters, including allergic contact dermatitis , stomatitis (inflammation and soreness of the mouth or tongue), cheilitis (inflammation, rash, or painful erosion of the lips, oropharyngeal mucosa , or angles of the mouth), pruritus , hand eczema , generalized or resistant plantar dermatitis , rhinitis , and conjunctivitis . Balsam of Peru contains 25 or so different substances, including cinnamein , cinnamic acid , cinnamyl cinnamate, benzyl benzoate , benzoic acid , and vanillin . It also contains cinnamyl alcohol , cinnamaldehyde , farnesol , and nerolidol . A minority of it, approximately 30–40%, contains resins or esters of unknown composition. In some cases, it is listed on the ingredient label of a product by one of its various names . Naturally occurring ingredients may contain substances identical to or very closely related to balsam of Peru. It has four primary uses: flavoring in foods and drinks such as: caffeinated -- coffee, flavored tea alcoholic -- wine, beer, gin, liqueurs, apéritifs (e.g. vermouth, bitters) soft drinks, including cola juice citrus -- citrus fruit peel, marmalade tomatoes -- tomato-containing products, Mexican and Italian foods with red sauces, ketchup spices, e.g. -- cloves , Jamaica pepper (allspice), cinnamon , nutmeg , paprika , curry , anise , ginger sauces -- chili sauce, barbecue sauce, chutney pickled vegetables -- pickles sweets -- chocolate, vanilla, baked goods and pastries, pudding, ice cream, chewing gum, candy fragrance in perfumes and toiletries such as: perfumes, colognes, deodorants, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, after-shave lotions, cosmetics, lipsticks, creams, lotions, ointments, baby powders , sunscreens, suntan lotions medicinal products such as: over-the-counter products, hemorrhoid suppositories and ointment, cough medicine/suppressant and lozenges, diaper rash ointments, oral and lip ointments, tincture of benzoin , wound spray (it has been reported to inhibit Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as the common ulcer-causing bacteria H. pylori in test-tube studies), calamine lotion , surgical dressings dentistry -- dental cement , eugenol used by dentists, some periodontal impression materials, treatment of dry socket . optical properties as a glue, typically as a mounting medium for microscope specimens due to purified balsam of Peru's transparency and refractive index of 1.597 being very close to that of many glasses used in optics It also can be found in toothpaste, mouthwash, scented tobacco, cleaning products, pesticides, insect repellants, air fresheners and deodorizers, scented candles, and oil paint. General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.