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Myroxylon balsamum (Balsam of Tolu)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Myroxylon balsamum
synonyms: Balsam of Tolu, tolu balsam, balsam tree, tolubalsambaum, arbre de baume de tolu
part(s) used: balsam
qualities:
affinities:
actions:
dosage:
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy:
toxicity: 1
» contraindicated in inflammation or feverish conditions of an active, acute nature due to its stimulant effect on the mucus membranes (Brinker, Felter and Lloyd)
» application of the plant to the skin may cause systemic intoxication due to one or more of the aromatic compounds (Duke, p. 322)
» contains coumarin and is cited as a carcinogen (Duke, p. 322)
constituents:
footnotes
Brinker F. 1989. To Health With Herbs (from Eclectic Dispensatory of Botanical Therapeutics. vol. I, Alstat E (comp.)), Portland, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.
Felter, H. W., and Lloyd, J. U. 1983. King's American Dispensatory, Vols. I and II. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.