Tolu Balsam Resin

Tolu Balsam Resin is tapped from the trunks of Myroxylon balsamum and other trees of the Myroxylon family, Tolu Balsam is found from Peru through Brazil and east to the West Indies.

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$7.00 - $75.00

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What does Tolu Balsam Resin smell like?

Reviewers consistently describe the scent as vanilla, spice, and warm balsam with fruity and floral undertones. Several customers note hints of cinnamon, dried plums, lemon, ginger, and clove, with one reviewer comparing it to vanilla cola and Christmas. The fragrance is frequently praised as heavenly and fresh.

Is the resin easy to break apart?

Yes. One reviewer notes that it is easy to break off a piece at room temperature. Another mentioned receiving it completely hard, which they found actually made it easier to work with rather than problematic.

What can I use Tolu Balsam Resin for?

Reviewers primarily use it for burning on electric incense burners (at 110/140 degrees according to one customer) and incorporating into homemade products. The product description notes it is traditionally used in fragrance, cough syrups, and skin care products. One reviewer made a compound benzoin tincture with it successfully.

How potent is the fragrance when burning?

Multiple reviewers report the scent is strong and permeates throughout the house well. One customer recommends setting an electric incense burner to 110/140 degrees to allow the fragrance to fully develop and spread.

Is this a fresh, high-quality product?

Reviewers consistently affirm the quality and freshness. One customer compared it favorably to other resins they'd purchased elsewhere, noting this product was significantly more fragrant and fresh. Several describe it as high-end, excellent quality, and worth the price.

How much product do I receive?

One reviewer noted that the seller gives a "generous pour," with everything ordered being heavier than expected. Multiple reviewers mention satisfaction with receiving exactly what was described.

How should I use it in formulas?

According to the product description, Tolu Balsam dissolves readily in alcohol but requires blending with a small amount of Benzyl Benzoate or another intermediate before adding to oil-based products. One reviewer successfully made a compound benzoin tincture with it.

Is this the same as Peru Balsam?

One reviewer notes that when burning it, it definitely reminds them of Peru balsam, suggesting similarity in scent profile, though they are distinct products from different tree species.

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It has a delightful Vanilla & spice scent with dry, powdery fruity/floral notes.

Traditionally, Tolu Balsam is used as a fragrance ingredient, in cough syrups for its expectorant qualities and in skin care products where, like Benzoin, it helps with chapped, chafed and cracked skin, but also causes sensitization if overused.
Do not take this product internally and use it in moderation in formulas.

Since it Tolu Balsam Resin has the colour and consistency of BlackStrap Molasses it may be more useful in soaps, salves, cremes and medicated oils than in perfumes where the distilled essential oil may serve better.

Tolu Balsam dissolves readily in alcohol but needs to be blended with a little bit of Benzyl Benzoate or another intermediate before adding it to oil-based products.

Dan

One of my favorites

This was one of the first I bought from Apothecary’s Garden back when they were on Etsy. For me personally, 110/140 degrees on the electric incense burner is the best setting to allow this amazing fragrance to permeate throughout the house.

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I have been eyeing this for many moons! Th...

I have been eyeing this for many moons! The aroma is HEAVENLY!!!!! I would be lucky to get to stock up a decent stash of this stuff, but for now I will covet it's vanillaesque, earthy spicy aroma on my altar space.
This shop has high quality products that are worth every penny exchanged! Quick shipping as well!

It's exactly what I ordered.

Best seller I've worked with.

Amazing I love this stuff, but was complet...

Amazing I love this stuff, but was completely hard but not going to argue as its easier to work with.

Quality products and outstanding service

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Für meine Parfumserie MGO Duftmanufaktur n...

Für meine Parfumserie MGO Duftmanufaktur nur das Beste. Dieses Balsam geht schon fast als eigenständiger Duft durch. Ich liebe diesen Stoff!

Tolu Balsam Resin

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