Latin, Balsamum Peruvianum (Gen., Balsami Peruviani)

Eng., Balsam of Peru. A balsam obtained from Toluifera Pereirae.-

Form

A thick, dark-brown liquid.

Odor And Taste

An agreeable vanilla-like odor and disagreeable bitter taste.

Solubility

Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.

Therapeutic Action

Internally, said to be expectorant, stimulant, etc. Externally, antiseptic and stimulant to granulating areas.

Uses

Extensively employed in the treatment of burns, abscesses, indolent ulcers and kindred conditions.

Administration

Balsam of Peru is extensively used as a local application, being prescribed either alone (as for indolent ulcers) or in combinations.

Used alone in the treatment of indolent ulcers;

Sig

Apply twice daily.

In the treatment of superficial burns:

M.

Sig

Apply freely twice a day.