Tolu balsam

Tolu balsam is a resin-like substance extracted from the Myroxylon balsamum tree. Tolu balsam is used as a medicine.

Tolu balsam is used for coughs, bronchitis, swollen airways and cancer. Tolu balsam is applied directly to the skin to treat pressure sores, cracked nipples, chapped or cracked lips and minor cuts. Some people inhale tolu balsam to treat hoarseness and croup. In foodstuffs, tolu balsam is used as a flavoring for chewing gum, food and drinks. In industrial production, tolu balsam is used as a fixative, as a fragrance in soap and cosmetics and as a flavoring agent in cough medicines.

How does tolu balsam work?

Tolubalsam contains ingredients that can help to clear blocked airways. Tolu balsam may also have a protective effect on the skin.

How effective is tolu balsam?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective oral tolu balsam is for cancer, coughs, bronchitis and swollen airways, or tolu balsam applied directly to affected areas for pressure sores, cracked nipples, chapped or brittle lips and minor injuries.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Tolu Balm in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Tolu balsam is safe and harmless in food-grade quantities and appears to be safe and harmless when used orally as a medicine. There is insufficient information on whether tolu balsam applied to the skin is safe and harmless.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of tolu balsam during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Tolubalsam.

Fever: Tolu balsam should not be used if you have a fever or an illness involving swelling.

Kidney disease: There are concerns that Tolubalsam may aggravate kidney conditions. For this reason, you should not use tolu balsam if you suffer from kidney disease.

Tolu balsam allergy: You should not use Tolu balsam if you suffer from an allergy to Tolu balsam.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between Tolubalsam and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Tolubalsam depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Tolubalsam. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.