Tolu Balsam

Myroxylon toluifera

Origin: Peru
Form: Resin pieces
Unit size: 1 ounce
Other names: Balsam of Tolu, Black Dragon's Blood, Tolu is the name of the tribe which now inhabit the city of Tolu
Esoteric Uses: Love drawing, fidelity, binding, gathering, forget-me-not
Esoteric Associations: Virgo, Earth
Incense Aroma: A strong, warm, and exotic aroma with cocoa and a hint of vanilla.

Tolu Balsam is a semi-dry variant of Peru Balsam.  From South America, Tolu Balsam was much treasured as an incense in the Ancient Americas.  It has also been used as a salve to heal chaffed skin.  Tolu Balsam is used as substitute for Mecca Balsam.

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