TOLU BALSAM Overview Information
Tolu balsam is a sap-like substance that comes from the Myroxylon balsamum tree. It is used as medicine.
People take tolu balsam for cough, bronchitis, swollen airways, and cancer.
Tolu balsam is applied directly to the skin to treat bedsores, cracked nipples, cracked lips, and minor skin cuts.
Some people inhale tolu balsam to treat hoarseness and croup.
In foods, tolu balsam is used to flavor chewing gum, foods, and beverages.
In manufacturing, tolu balsam is used as a fixative, as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics, and as a flavoring in cough medicines.
How does it work?
Tolu balsam contains ingredients that help break up congestion. It might also work as a skin protectant.
TOLU BALSAM Uses & Effectiveness 
Insufficient Evidence for:
- Cancer.
- Cough.
- Bronchitis.
- Swollen airways.
- Bedsores, when applied to the affected area.
- Cracked nipples, when applied to the affected area.
- Cracked lips, when applied to the affected area.
- Minor skin cuts, when applied to the affected area.
- Other conditions.
TOLU BALSAM Side Effects & Safety
Tolu balsam is safe in food amounts and seems safe for use as a medicine when taken by mouth. There isn’t enough information to know if it is safe when applied to the skin as a medicine.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of tolu balsam during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Fever: Don’t take tolu balsam if you have a fever or a condition that involves swelling.
Kidney disease: There is concern that tolu balsam might make kidney disease worse. Don’t use it if you have kidney problems.
Tolu balsam allergy: Don’t take tolu balsam if you are allergic to it.
TOLU BALSAM Interactions
We currently have no information for TOLU BALSAM Interactions
TOLU BALSAM Dosing
The appropriate dose of tolu balsam depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for tolu balsam. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
