VERNACULAR NAME: |
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| Balsam Of Peru [1902,2264]; Balsamito [3127]; Black Balsam [3127]; Indian Balsam [3127]; Myroxocarpin [3127]; Peru Balsam [3127]; Peru Balsam Tree [1587,3030]; Peruvian Balsam [3127] | |
NOTES: |
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| Dry distillation of crude balsam provides essential oil. [3127] | |
| Wood oil produced by steam distillation of wood chippings. [3127] | |
| A white balsam 'myroxocarpin' is made from the fruit. [3127] | |
| Extract called 'balsamito' comes from the young fruit. [3127] | |
| Crude balsam is a contact allergen which may cause dermatitis. [3127] | |
| Essential oil is used for skin care and various body systems in aromatherapy. [3127] | |
| Crude balsam is used in cough syrup and other medicinals. [3127] | |
| Essential oil is used in cosmetics and perfumery. [3127] | |
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1117. |
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1188. |
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1226. |
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1228. |
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1247. |
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1363. |
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1409. |
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1460. |
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1479. |
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1563. |
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1571. |
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1587. |
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1660. |
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1902. |
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1914. |
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2264. |
Parham,J.W., 1972 | |
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3030. |
Ambasta,S.P., 1986 | |
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3127. |
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