Buy Balsam Tolu Oil
 
Description:
Balsam Tolu oil is similar to Balsam of Peru but with some distinct differences. It is derived from the Myroxylon toluiferum tree. The name "Tolu Balsam" originates from Tolú, a town in Sucre Department, northern Colombia, and may also reference the pre-Columbian indigenous people who inhabited this region.
 
Resin:
Tolu resin is extracted by making incisions in the tree's bark, prompting it to exude a yellow-brown, semi-solid material. This resin hardens upon cooling, forming a substance that fractures like flint. The dry resin is valued for its use in pharmaceuticals and perfumery. It emits a complex aroma, combining cinnamon and vanilla notes with a soft, inviting floral quality.
 
Essential Oil:
Tolu Balsam essential oil is obtained from the resin through distillation. The resulting amber-colored, viscous oil has a sweet, peppery, and balsamic fragrance.
 
Chemical Constituents:
Tolu Balsam oil contains cinnamein, cinnamic acid, benzoic acid, benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, and vanillin, contributing to its unique scent and properties.