Myroxylon pereirae

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Myroxylon pereirae is a tree native to Central America that produces Balsam of Peru. This balsam is a fragrant, dark fluid used in perfumery, though it has no medicinal value. The tree is also known as the tolu tree, which yields balsam of Tolu, used in cough syrups and lozenges. The wood from this tree is also valued for its durability and aesthetic qualities, making it suitable for high-grade furniture.12

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…of a lofty leguminous tree, Myroxylon pereirae, growing in a limited area in El Salvador and introduced into Sri Lanka. It is mentioned in pharmacopoeias but has no medicinal value. Balsam of Tolu (Colombia), a brown balsam thicker than balsam of Peru, is used in perfumery and as a constituent…
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…of a lofty leguminous tree, Myroxylon pereirae, growing in a limited area in El Salvador and introduced into Sri Lanka. It is mentioned in pharmacopoeias but has no medicinal value. Balsam of Tolu (Colombia), a brown balsam thicker than balsam of Peru, is used in perfumery and as a constituent…
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