balsam of Peru

American  

noun

1. Peru balsam.

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balsam of Peru British  

noun

1. Also called: Peru balsam.  an aromatic balsam that is obtained from the tropical South American leguminous tree Myroxylon pereirae and is similar to balsam of Tolu

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Etymology

Origin of balsam of Peru

First recorded in 1765–75

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balsam of Peru

People allergic to propolis may also react to balsam of Peru, carnauba wax or fragrances.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023

If it sloughs apply hot boric acid dressings every four hours and follow with an application of castor oil and balsam of Peru.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter

Or, use the following, the celebrated friar's balsam; benzoin, in powder, four ounces; balsam of Peru, two ounces; Socotrine aloes, one half ounce; rectified spirits, one quart.

From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Robert Jennings

In this latter way is balsam of Peru procured from the Myroxylon peruiferum, and the balsam of Tolu from the Myroxylon toluiferum.

From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by George William Septimus Piesse

The manufacturers of this, instead of isinglass, use common glue, which is much cheaper; and cover the whole with spirit varnish, instead of balsam of Peru.

From Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various