Balsam Flashcards
Sci name - tolu balsam
Myroxylon balsamum
Family - tolu balsam
Fabaceae
Cons - tolu balsam (3)
Toluresinotannol (80% resin)
Free cinnamic acid, free benzoic acid
Uses - tolu balsam (4)
Pharmaceutic aid for compound benzoin tincture
Expectorant, flavorant in chewing gum, perfumery
Color of tolu balsam with FeCl3
Green
Has odor of benzaldehyde
Tolu balsam
Green with FeCl3
Tolu Balsam
Tolu balsam has odor of _
Benzaldehyde
Sci name - Peruvian balsam
Myroxylon pereirae
Family - Peruvian balsam
Fabaceae
Part used - Peruvian balsam
Bark
Cons - Peruvian balsam (3)
Benzyl cinnamate,
benzyl benzoate,
cinnamyl cinnamate
Uses - Peruvian balsam (5)
Protectant, rubefacient, parasiticide, vulnerary (wound-healing)
Antiseptic dressing for wounds
Only balsam not part of compound benzoin tincture
Peruvian balsam
Sci name - Siam Benzoin
Styrax benzoin