Tolu Balsam

Generic name: Myroxylon Balsamum (L.) Harms Var. Balsamum
Brand names: Arbol De Tolu, Balsam Of Tolu, Balsamum Tolutanum, Estoraque, Opobalsam, Resin Tolu, Resina Tolutana, Thomas Balsam, Tolu Balsam, Tolu Balsam Tree, Tolubalsambaum

Usage of Tolu Balsam

Tolu balsam has mild antiseptic properties and is used in the treatment of bedsores, cracked nipples, and minor skin cuts. It is also purported to have expectorant properties and is a component of compound benzoin tincture.Blumenthal 2000, Leung 2003

However, there are no animal or clinical studies to support its use for any condition.

Tolu Balsam side effects

Allergic reactions to tolu balsam have been reported. Considering their similar chemical composition and identical species origin, allergic reactions to Balsam of Tolu should be considered similarly to those occurring with Balsam of Peru. (See Peru Balsam monograph.)Balato 2011, Bhate 2010, Krob 2004, Nijhawan 2009

Before taking Tolu Balsam

Information regarding safety and efficacy in pregnancy and lactation is lacking.

How to use Tolu Balsam

There is no recent clinical evidence to support specific dosing of tolu balsam. Tolu balsam has been used in strengths up to 0.1% in soaps and 0.2% in perfumes.Leung 2003

Use of the balsam for colds is documented in the German Commission E Monographs at a dosage of 0.6 g daily.Blumenthal 2000

Warnings

Information is lacking.

What other drugs will affect Tolu Balsam

None well documented.

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