🌱Brazilian Phytotherapy

Cumaru (Tonka) Lip Balm

balm

Ingredients

Cumaru (tonka bean) extractBeeswaxCoconut oilShea butter

Conditions addressed

Skin HealthWound HealingAgingInflammation

How to use

Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.

  • A traditional balm made from Cumaru (tonka bean) extract, Beeswax, Coconut oil, Shea butter.
  • Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.

Interactions & contraindications

Cumaru (tonka bean) extract

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  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Cumaru (tonka bean) extract in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Beeswax

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Beeswax in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Coconut oil

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  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Coconut oil in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Shea butter

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  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Shea butter in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.