Discover premium Balsam Peru Essential Oil, a rich aromatic oil distilled from Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae, prized for its warm vanilla-cinnamon scent and traditional wellness uses. Despite the name, Balsam of Peru is sourced from trees native to Central America, especially El Salvador, where the resin has been valued for generations.
Oil Summary: Balsam Peru oil is produced from Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae. Despite its name, it originates from El Salvador. It got the name ‘Peru’ during colonial times when it was exported from Peru to Europe for its medicinal properties. The Myroxylon balsamum is a slender tree that grows 500-1500 meters tall and is biennial. A myth about Balsam Peru oil is that it attracts wealth, happiness, protects against emotional excesses, and improves creativity. This is true to some degree. Balsam Peru essential oil is therapeutic and a great remedy for combating stress and anxiety. And with the right state of mind, come better mental focus, increased productivity, and the ability to control emotions. It also makes an excellent fixative in natural perfumery, especially where a sweet vanilla note is required. Balsam of Peru is used in food and drink for flavoring, in perfumes and toiletries for fragrance, and in medicine and pharmaceutical items for healing properties. It has a sweet scent. Balsam essential oils provide overall wellness. They will improve the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of your life. And when these aspects improve, your social life will improve as well. These essential oils will provide cardiovascular, rheumatic, and respiratory health. They will help eliminate toxic deposits from your body, fight inflammation, and help with keeping your skin healthy while keeping stress away. You can also use Balsam essential oils as a natural perfume. They can also be used in an oil diffuser, massage oils, and creams, or body care products. When dealing with respiratory difficulties use two drops of the essential oil in steam inhalation or add a few drops to an inhaler. You can also add it to vapor rub and a massage on the chest, back, and throat. 
Ideal for natural perfumery, aromatherapy, massage blends, and body care formulas, this thick dark resin oil offers both fragrance depth and practical benefits.
Botanical Name: Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae
Common Names: Balsam of Peru, Peru Balsam Essential Oil
Plant Origin: France / El Salvador / Central America
Processing Method: Resin obtained by scorching or inflicting V-shaped wounds on the bark of the trunk of the tree Myroxylon balsamum var
Plant Part: Bark of the trunk / Bark Resin / Oleoresin
Odor and Color: Dark brown, thick liquid with an aromatic smell of cinnamon and vanilla
Main Constituents: Not available
Aroma: Sweet, rich, vanilla, cinnamon, balsamic
Balsam Peru Essential Oil is commonly used as an essential oil for anxiety and stress relief thanks to its comforting scent profile. Add to a diffuser to create a warm, grounded atmosphere.
Traditionally used in balms and salves, Balsam of Peru has been associated with skin healing properties, making it popular in natural body care. Always dilute before topical use.
Use in steam inhalation blends or chest massage oils to help create a soothing breathing environment.
This oil is highly valued as an aromatic resin and fixative that helps fragrances last longer while adding sweet balsamic depth.
Add 2–4 drops to your diffuser for a warm, relaxing scent.
Dilute into a carrier oil for topical treatment and massage application.
Use in creams, salves, and body oils when properly diluted.
Pairs well with vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood, benzoin, and citrus oils.
For steam inhalation, add 1–2 drops to hot water and inhale carefully. Can also be blended into vapor rubs or diluted chest massage oils.
Contraindication: Do not use during pregnancy.
At uhRohMuh, we supply carefully selected essential oils with quality standards you can trust. Our pure Peru balsam oil is ideal for personal use, formulators, aromatherapists, and natural product makers.
Balsam Peru Essential Oil is a rich aromatic resin oil derived from Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae. It is valued for its warm vanilla-like scent and traditional use in perfumery, aromatherapy, and natural body care.
Despite the name, Balsam of Peru primarily comes from El Salvador and Central America. Historically, it was exported through Peru, which led to the name.
It has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and soft spice. Many people use it to add depth and sweetness to perfume blends.
Common uses include:
Balsam Peru oil is often used for:
Yes, but it should always be properly diluted with a carrier oil before topical use. Perform a patch test first, as some users may experience sensitivity.
Yes. Balsam of Peru is known to trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Always patch test before full use.
Add 2 to 4 drops to your diffuser with water according to the diffuser manufacturer’s instructions.
Its warm, comforting aroma makes it popular in aromatherapy as an essential oil for stress and anxiety support.
Absolutely. It is highly valued in perfumery because it works as a natural fixative, helping scents last longer while adding sweet balsamic notes.
Yes, if purchased from a reputable supplier such as uhRohMuh, the product should be sold as pure Balsam Peru Essential Oil unless otherwise stated.
It blends well with:
It is generally recommended to avoid use during pregnancy unless approved by a qualified healthcare professional.
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| Options | 10 ml, 15 ml, 1 fl oz, 2 fl oz, 4 fl oz, Net Wt. 8 oz, Net Wt. 16 oz, Net Wt. 1 kg / 2.2 lb, Net Wt. 5 kg /11 lbs |
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Price range: $19.20 through $181.20
COREY E. (verified owner) –
This one is unexpectedly smoky and sweet almost vanilla like but not quite. This has to take time to warm up to as the scent easily overpowered my other blend.