Peru balsam

Origin: it is the balsam obtained from the scorched and wounded trunks of Myroxylon pereirae

                    F: Leguminosae

Active constituents:

1.   Resin esters (peruresinotannol combined with cinnamic and benzoic acid.

2.   Esters of balsamic acids (60% benzyl benzoate and benzyl cinnamate).

3.   Traces of

free cinnamic acid and vanillin.

Uses:

Internally:

1.   Expectorant in cough.

2.   Bronchitis.

3.   Common cold.

Externally:

1.   Hemorrhoids.

2.   Chronic ulcers and badly healing wounds.

3.   Bed sores with castor oil.

4.   Scabies.

5.   Eczema and pruritus.

6.   Non adhesive dressing.

Test for identity:

1.   Warm 0.5g powder with KMnO₄ give negative result.

2.   Alcoholic solution with alcoholic solution of FeCl₃ green colour due to peruresinitannol.

3.   Sublimation test: give negative result.

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