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Peruvian balsam; balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae, Myroxylon balsamum)
Uses:
- treatment of dry socket in dentistry
- treatment of wounds & cutaneous ulcerations
- suppository for hemorrhoids
- used as a fragrance in many topical pharmaceutical agents, flavors & fragrances
Dosage:
- topical 5-20%
Adverse effects:
- potent contact allergen
General
pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical
dermatologic agent
References
- Drugs.com
http://www.drugs.com/npp/peru-balsam.html
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American
College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
- Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary
Component-of
castor oil/peruvian balsam
castor oil/peruvian balsam/trypsin (Xenaderm)
menthol/peruvian balsam