Tolu Tree, also known as Myroxylon balsamum or Myroxylon toluiferum, has several synonyms that are commonly used including Toluifera balsamum, Balsamum tolutanum, and Tolu balsam. The tree is primarily found in South and Central America and produces a resin that is commonly used in perfumes, soaps, and other cosmetic products. The resin itself is also referred to as Tolu balsam or Balsam of Tolu. In traditional medicine, Tolu Tree resin has been used for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The tree is also considered sacred by various indigenous communities in South America.