Balsam, balsamum

PERU BALSAM, Balsamum peruvianum. This is a pathological product, which is produced in El Salvador and other Central American countries from the bark of Myroxylon balsamum (L.), Harms var. pereirae (Royal) Harms, family Fabaceae,... [Pg.80]

Phenyl-2-propenoic acid [621 -82-9] commonly referred to as cinnamic acid, is a white crystalline soHd having a low intensity sweet, honeylike aroma. It has been identified as a principal constituent in the botanical exudates from Styrax IJquidamber orientalis) Benzoin Styrax ben in Pern Balsam [Myroxylon pereirae and Tolu Balsam (]Ayro>ylon balsamum) (4,5). In these, as well as numerous other natural products, it exists both as the free acid and in the form of one or more of its esters, as for example, methyl cinnamate, ben2yl cinnamate [103 1 -3] and cinnamyl cinnamate. [Pg.173]

Tolu balsam resinoid is produced by extraction of the balsam of Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms (Fabaceae). It is a dark orange brown mass with a sweet, resinous, long-lasting odor, reminiscent of hyacinth. An essential oil is also distilled from the balsam. [Pg.221]

Phenylpropanoids are widespread in higher plants, especially in the plants that produce essential oils, e.g. plants of the families, Apiaceae, Lamiaceae, Lauraceae, Myrtaceae and Rutaceae. For example, Tolu balsam (Myroxylon balsamum, family Fabaceae) yields a high concentration of cinnamic acid esters, cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, family Lauraceae) produces cinnamaldehyde, fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, family Apiaceae) is a good... [Pg.360]

Toluene is a clear, flammable, aromatic hydrocarbon liquid with a smell similar to benzene. It is also called methylbenzene, indicating that a methyl group has been added to one of benzenes carbon atoms. Toluene was first isolated by Pierre-Joseph Pelletier (1788—1842) and Philippe Walter (1810—1847) in 1837. The name toluene comes from the South American tree Toluifera balsamum. Henri-Etienne Sainte-Claire Deville (1818—1881) isolated toluene from the tree s gum, Tolu balsam, in 1841. [Pg.283]

BALSAMUM — Balsam is a substance which preserves bodies from putrefaction. It is internal and external. In man the internal is a certain very moderating substance neither bitter nor sweet, neither... [Pg.64]

Balsam of Peru is derived from species of Myroxylon such as Myroxylon balsamum and Myroxylon pereirae and has been used in medicinal and cosmetic ointments for centuries. It contains about 25 different substances, including triterpenoids, and can cause allergic reactions. Its sensitizing constituents have been determined (63). [Pg.1315]

Balsams are mixtures of resins with cinnamic or benzoic acid or both and generally a volatile oil. Examples Balsamum Tolu-tanum, Styrax, Balsamum Peruvianum. [Pg.93]

Benzoinum. Benzoin. Styrax benzoin. W. II. 623. Balsamum. The balsam. [Pg.30]

Terebinthina Canaden-Pinus balsamea. W. IV. 504. sis. Balsamum. The balsam. [Pg.48]

Balsamum—balsam, which is a solntion of resin in volatile oil. It is generally formed in special cells in the tree. [Pg.3]

Peru balsam oil is obtained by distillation of the balsam of the tree Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae (Royle) Harms (Fabaceae), called Peru balsam. It is a yellow to pale brown, slightly viscous liquid, which may form crystals. The oil has a rather sweet, balsamic odor. [Pg.225]

Balsam of lolui A fragrant reddish-brown or yelleiwtsh-brown samlsotld or solid balsam, obtained from a South American tree (Myroxylon balsamum). [Pg.4]

Tolutaimm balsamum Tolu balsam Myroxylon balsamum (L.) HARMS var. balsamum Fabaceae Leguminosae HELV VII, USP XXII, MD About 7.59I1 cinnamein , a mixture of benzoyl benzoate (4%-13%) and cinnaraoyl benzoate (1-3%) about 80% resin (mostly cinnamic esters of toiuresitannol), citmamic acid, benzoic acid, vanillin, eugenol... [Pg.161]

Peruvianum balsamum Pern balsam Myroxylon balsamum (I,) HARMS var. pereirae Fabaceae DAB 10. 6An 90, Helv VIR MD 50%-70% esters benzoyl benzoate 25%-4t)%) and cinnamoyl benzoate Cl0%-25%) 20%-28% resin (mostly dnnamicesters of peresitannol), cinnamic acid (about 10%), benzoic and dihydrobenzoic acid, a-nerolidol (3% 5%)... [Pg.161]

Balsam Tolu. Thomas balsam opobalsam resin Tolu. Ftom Toluifera balsamum L. (Myroxylon tolulferum H. B. K ), Leguminosae. Habit. South America (Venezuela, Colomhia, Peru) on elevated plains and mountains. Constit. 12-15% free cinnamic and benzoic acids about 40% benzyl, etc., estets of these acids (5.2-13.4% cinnamein) 1.5-3% volatile oil. Ref Rosenthaler, Pharm. Ztg-Nachr. 88, 716 (1952). C.A. 47, 5076 (1953). [Pg.151]

The tenn terpenes originates from turpentine lat. balsamum terebinthinae). Turpentine, the so-called "resin of pine trees", is the viseous pleasantly smelling balsam which flows upon cutting or carving the bark and the new wood of several pine tree species (Pinaceae). Turpentine contains the "resin acids" and some hydrocarbons, which were originally referred to as terpenes. Traditionally, all natural compounds built up from isoprene subunits and for the most part originating from plants are denoted as terpenes (section 1.2). [Pg.1]

Balsams, Myroxylon balsamum. See Balsam tolu (Myroxylon balsamum)... [Pg.379]

Synonyms Balsams, Myroxylon balsamum Balsams, tolu Balsam tolu Myroxylon... [Pg.379]

Myrj 53. See PEG-50 stearate Myrj 59. See PEG-100 stearate Myriene. See PEG-8 myristate Myroxylon balsamum balsam. See Balsam tolu (Myroxylon balsamum)... [Pg.2760]

Babassamidopropalkonium chloride Balsam Canada (Abies balsamea) extract Balsam tolu (Myroxylon balsamum) Behenamidopropyl dimethylamine Behenamidopropyl dimethylamine behenate Behenamidopropyl dimethylamine lactate Behenamidopropyl ethyidimonium ethosulfate Behenamidopropyl isostearylacetodimonium chloride Behenamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride Behenamine oxide Behenoyl-PG-trimonium chloride Behentrimonium chloride Benzalkonium chloride Benzyltrimonium hydrolyzed collagen d-Biotin Bishydroxyethyl dihydroxypropyl stearaminium chloride Bisisostearamidopropyl ethoxyethyl dimonium chloride Burdock (Arctium majus) extract Burdock (Arctium minus) extract Buttermilk powder... [Pg.4998]

Aminoethylacrylate phosphate/acrylates copolymer Ammonium acrylates/acrylonitroqens copolymer Ammonium acrylates copolymer Ammonium alginate Ammonium VA/acrylates copolymer AMP-acrylates copolymer AMP-acrylates/diacetone-acrylamide copolymer AMPD-acrylates/diacetoneacrylamide copolymer Arachidyl behenate Atelocollaqen Balsam Canada (Abies balsamea) extract Balsam copaiba (Copaifera officinalis) oil Balsam tolu (Myroxylon balsamum) Bayberry (Myrica cerifera) wax Beeswax Beeswax, white Beeswax, yellow Behenyl/isostearyl beeswax Benzoic acid/phthalic... [Pg.5249]

Asafetida (Ferula asafoetida) gum Asafetida (Ferula asafoetida) oil Balm mint (Melissa officinalis) Balm mint (Melissa officinalis) extract Balm mint (Melissa officinalis) oil Balsam Canada (Abies balsamea) Balsam copaiba (Copaifera officinaiis) Balsam copaiba (Copaifera officinaiis) oii Balsam Peru (Myroxyion pereirae) Balsam Peru (Myroxyion pereirae) oii Balsam tolu (Myroxyion balsamum) Barley (Hordeum distichon) extract Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, bush (Ocimum minimum) Basil (Ocimum basilicum) extract Basil (Ocimum basilicum) oil Bay (Pimenta acris) oil Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) extract ... [Pg.5275]

Balsam tolu (Myroxylon balsamum) Barley (Hordeum distichon) extract Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Basil (Ocimum basilicum) oil Bay (Pimenta acris) oil... [Pg.5278]

Balsam bol-s3m [L balsamum, fr. Gk bal-samon, prob. of Semitic origin akin to Hebrew basham balsam] (before 12c) n. Oleoresinous exudations from plants, which are characterized by softness or a semi liquid consistency. They consist of mixtures of resin, essential oils, and other compounds. Typical balsams are Canada, gurjun, Peru, tolu, and storax balsams. Merriam-Webster s collegiate dictionary, 11th edn. Merriam-Webster Inc., Spring-field, MA, 2004. [Pg.87]

Synonyms Balsam of Peru Balsamum peruvianim Black balsam China oil Honduras balsam Indian balsam Peruvian balsam Surinam balsam Peru Balsams Balsam Peru oil Oil Balsam Peru Peru balsam Myroxylon pereirae klotzsch resin Myrosperum pereira balsam Toluifera pereira balsam Peru balsam oil Myroxylon pereirae klotzsch oil... [Pg.1196]

Synonyms opobalsam resin Tolu Thomas balsam Tolu balsams oil of Tolu balsam resinoid Tolu balsam Tolu balsam gum Tolu balsani oil Tolu oil Tolu resin Tolu resinoid Myroxylom balsanum L. absolute Tolu balsam absolute Balsamum tolutanum Balsarnum americanum Tolutanischer balsam Myroxylon toluiferum L Tolu balsam extract Tolu balsam resinoid Tolu balsam alva essence... [Pg.1196]

Benzoin—Styrax benzoin Balsam of Tolu—Myroxylon balsamum... [Pg.103]

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