Canada balsam

Canadabalsam is the transparent tree resin of the Canadian balsam fir. Canada balsam is used as a medicine. Canada balsam is applied to the skin to treat hemorrhoids and to kill germs. Historically, Canada balsam has been used for burns, ulcers, cuts, heart and chest pain, cancer, inflammatory swellings of the mucous membranes, colds, coughs, warts and wounds, and as a painkiller. In dentistry, Canada balsam is used in sealants for root canals and pastes for cleaning teeth. Canada balsam is used as a flavoring agent in foodstuffs. In industrial production, Canada balsam is used as a fixative in cosmetics and as an odorant in ointments and creams. It is also used as a binding agent for lenses and prepared microscope slides.

How does Canada balsam work?

There is not enough information about how Canada balsam might work.

How effective is Canada Balsam?

There is not enough scientific information to assess the effectiveness of Canada Balsam on hemorrhoids, burns, ulcers, cuts, tumors, breast pain, cancer and inflammation, and when used in dental products. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Canada balsam in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Canada balsam may be safe and harmless for most people when applied to the skin. The needles and twigs of Canadian balsam fir are used to make food flavorings, but there is not enough information on whether ingesting larger amounts than are used in food is safe and harmless. There are no known side effects of Canada balsam, but Canada balsam has not been extensively studied scientifically.

Precautions and warnings:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: not enough is known about the use of Canada balsam during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Canada Balsam.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of Canada Balsam with medications or supplements.

Dosage

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