Peru Balsam Essential Oil. 15 ml. Eden Botanicals

"The tenacity in odor of this oil is outstanding, making it one of the best fixatives among all essential oils. Peru Balsam can be incorporated into almost any type of perfume at concentrations of from less than one percent up to more than five percent. A smoky undertone is natural and may fade away after proper ageing of the oil." Botanical Name: Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae Origin: El Salvador Process: Vacuum Distilled Essential Oil Plant Part: Resin Cultivation: Wild Grown, unsprayed Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery / Incense. Always dilute. Note: Base Note, Excellent Fixative Aroma Families: Balsamic, Resinous Aroma: Richly balsamic, deep vanilla-sweet aroma, with soft clove-like and mild woody, smoky, leathery-animalic undertones. Our Balsam of Peru oil has a rich, vanilla-like aroma, making it a cost effective substitute in natural perfumery when a sweet vanilla note is desired. It is easy to pour, completely soluble in fixed carrier (vegetal) oils and 190 proof alcohol, and makes an excellent fixative in natural perfumery. The historical uses of Balsam of Peru date as far back as the Mayan culture where it was used as incense for medicinal purposes. Sixteenth century popes sanctioned the substitution of Balsam of Peru for the much harder to find Mecca balsam (Balm of Gilead) for ceremonial incense use as well as for anointing oils. In folklore, Balsam of Peru oil was thought to attract wealth and happiness, promote creativity and dream work, and to protect against emotional excess. Blends Well With: Agarwood, Ambrette, Anise (Star), Beeswax, Benzoin, Cardamom, Carnation, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Fir Balsam Absolute, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Linden Blossom, Liquidambar (Styrax), Lotus Absolute, Mandarin, Mimosa, Nagarmotha, Orange, Orange Blossom Absolute, Orris, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Violet Leaf Absolute, Ylang Ylang.