Balsamum peruvianum
Remedy of chronic catarrh with profuse purulent expectoration. Bronchitis with copious muco-purulent sputum. Night cough. Night sweats. Phthisis (tuberculosis support). Promotes expectoration in chronic chest conditions.
Source
Prepared from the balsam obtained from Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae (Fabaceae).
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Chronic bronchitis with copious, muco-purulent expectoration — the chief indication. Night cough. Night sweats with chest symptoms. Phthisis (tuberculosis support). Promotes expectoration and healing of respiratory mucosa. Catarrh — chronic, purulent. Debility with chronic chest complaints.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Depressed from chronic illness. Tired.
General Symptoms
Chest primarily. Worse from night, cold. Better from warmth, expectoration.
Physical Symptoms
Respiratory
Chronic bronchitis with copious muco-purulent expectoration. Night cough. Phthisis. Chronic catarrh. Promotes expectoration.
Chest
Soreness. Oppression. Night sweats on chest.
Modalities
Better From
Warmth, expectoration
Worse From
Night, cold
Constitutional Type
Not constitutional. Chronic bronchitis and TB support.
Clinical Indications
Chronic bronchitis, copious expectoration, night cough, TB support, chronic catarrh, night sweats
Comparative Materia Medica
Seneca has chronic bronchitis in elderly who can't expectorate. Stannum has chest weakness with profuse expectoration. Bacillinum is the TB nosode.
Safety Information
Not well established.
Balsam of Peru is used in wound care, perfumery, and food flavoring. Common allergen — causes contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals. Non-toxic internally in small amounts. Safe in potentised forms.
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