Obtained for steam distillation from the wood of Myrocarpus fastigiatus Allemão (cabreuva, cabreuva preta, bálsamo de cabreuva), large tree of the Fabacee native of the forests semidecidue subtropical of the America of the Sud (Brazil southern, Argentina northern, Paraguay, Uruguay), where the wood red-brunastro is apprezzato for the ebanisteria of pregio and the production of oleoresina balsamic scented. The name tupi 'cabreuva' identific traditionally a gruppo of trees with oleoresina scented in the cultura indigena sudamericana. The phytochemical profile is dominated by nerolidolo (cis + trans: 50-80%), β-caryophyllene and bisabololo — sesquiterpenes with antifungal activity, healing and anti-inflammatory ben documented in letteratura. The nerolidolo is a sesquiterpenoide alcoholic with excellent action antifungal skin (candidiasis, dermatofitous) and properties of penetration enhancer which increases the assorbimento transdermic of other principi attivi applicati in association. In aromatherapy it is used as antifungal of first choice for the fungal skin infections, healing for wounds cronic, antiseptic and as fixative woody-balsamic in perfumery of nicchia. Heart note-fondo warm, balsamic and woody.

Paraguay, Brazil southern and Argentina; grows in the forests tropical secche.

Wood

Steam distillation

• Skin oily and acneic: sebonormalizing, regulates the secretions sebacee; soothing on irritations and wounds.
• Vie respiratory: expectorant and disinfettant, useful on bronchitis and conditions of the airways.
• Perfumery: base note morbida and woody, excellent fixative for compositions oriental.
• Psicologico: aphrodisiac and energizing, tones mente and body in states of apatia.
• Antibatterico: antiseptic properties and anti-inflammatory for topical use diluted.

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