Myroxylon balsamum (L.)Harms Var. balsamum

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Myroxylon L.f.
Tribe: Sophoreae
Rank: Var.
Subspecies: balsamum
Subspecies authority: (L.)Harms
References: 

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Common Names:

• Opobalsam [3127]
  
• Resin Tolu [3127]
  
• Thomas Balsam [3127]
  
• Tolu Balsam [3127]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Tree
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
  • 1999 Bisby FA

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Uses:

• Domestic [3127]
  
• Food and Drink [3127]
  
• Medicine [3127]
  

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Geographical Distribution:

• Central America
  • Panama [1470]

• South America
  • Colombia [1470]

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Notes:

• Used as flavour and mild expectorant in cough mixtures. [3127]
  
• Used for skin care and respiratory system in aromatherapy. [3127]
  
• Used as fixative and fragrance in cosmetics, colognes and perfumes. [3127]
  
• Crude balsam collected from incisions into the trunk. [3127]
  
• Used as additive in food products and baked goods. [3127]
  
• An essential oil is obtained from crude balsam by steam or dry distillation. [3127]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 14:16:33