16/02/2026
Tolu balsam EO has a wonderful balsamic, rick, slightly vanilla-like aroma that makes it great for blending with other oils. It is also used to relieve pain and inflammation.
Acinetobacter baumannii is a type of bacteria commonly found in healthcare settings, known for causing infections, particularly in patients with weakened immune systems. It is often resistant to multiple antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat.
Tolu balsam EO demonstrated promising antibiofilm and anti-virulence activity against A. baumannii in lab research. The EO also improves the survival of C. elegans after infection with A. baumannii. Based on this research, Tolu balsam essential oil could potentially serve as a natural therapeutic agent to combat multidrug-resistant A. baumannii infections in humans by disrupting the bacteria's protective biofilms and reducing its overall lethality.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41571700/
