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Myroxylon balsamum
Balsam centro-américain avec une forte arôme vanille-cèdre ; utilisé localement pour la cicatrisation des plaies et les affections respiratoires ; allergène courant.
Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon balsamum) is a fragrant balsam traditionally used for wound healing, respiratory conditions, and skin ailments, with modern applications as a topical antimicrobial and expectorant. Its key active compounds include benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamein, vanillin, and cinnamic acid, which contribute to its therapeutic effects but also to its high allergenic potential. Evidence for its efficacy is limited (Level C), and it is a common cause of contact dermatitis.
Balsam of Peru exerts antimicrobial and wound-healing effects through its constituent cinnamic acid and benzyl esters, which inhibit bacterial growth and promote fibroblast proliferation. The expectorant action is attributed to volatile compounds that stimulate respiratory secretions via TRP channel activation (e.g., TRPA1, TRPV1). Its anti-inflammatory properties involve modulation of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase pathways, while vanillin contributes antioxidant activity. Allergic reactions are primarily mediated by type IV hypersensitivity to benzyl cinnamate and other haptens.
Balsam centro-américain avec une forte arôme vanille-cèdre ; utilisé localement pour la cicatrisation des plaies et les affections respiratoires ; allergène courant.
Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon balsamum) is a fragrant balsam traditionally used for wound healing, respiratory conditions, and skin ailments, with modern applications as a topical antimicrobial and expectorant. Its key active compounds include benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamein, vanillin, and cinnamic acid, which contribute to its therapeutic effects but also to its high allergenic potential. Evidence for its efficacy is limited (Level C), and it is a common cause of contact dermatitis.
Balsam of Peru exerts antimicrobial and wound-healing effects through its constituent cinnamic acid and benzyl esters, which inhibit bacterial growth and promote fibroblast proliferation. The expectorant action is attributed to volatile compounds that stimulate respiratory secretions via TRP channel activation (e.g., TRPA1, TRPV1). Its anti-inflammatory properties involve modulation of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase pathways, while vanillin contributes antioxidant activity. Allergic reactions are primarily mediated by type IV hypersensitivity to benzyl cinnamate and other haptens.