Info: Available in Two Types and Sizes
Mayan Magic Healing Balm is formulated to help accelerate recovery from burns and cuts. Tepezcohuite, a powder derived from the bark of Mexico's "skin tree," is what makes it so magic. It is now available both in the original balm (which is fairly 'thick'), and in a new Lite formulation, which is much easier to apply onto more tender areas, or onto the face for problematic skin conditions such as acne.
Info: Available in Two Types and Sizes
Mayan Magic Healing Balm is formulated to help accelerate recovery from burns and cuts. Tepezcohuite, a powder derived from the bark of Mexico's "skin tree," is what makes it so magic. It is now available both in the original balm (which is fairly 'thick'), and in a new Lite formulation, which is much easier to apply onto more tender areas, or onto the face for problematic skin conditions such as acne.
Product Notes:
Tepezcohuite (which is also sometimes spelled with an 's' as Tepescohuite) is a shrub that grows not only in Mexico but also in Brazil and some other Southern American countries. Its current scientific name is Mimosa tenuiflora, but was originally Mimosa hostilis; it also goes by the names calumbi and Jurema (with several variations on that), among others.
Tepezcohuite bark was used by the Mayans for skincare for many centuries, so in 1984, following a suburban gas explosion, the Mexican Red Cross used it to treat several thousand severely burnt victims, where it was quite successful, and so it was pressed into service again the next year when an earthquake triggered some fires, as well.
Tepezcohuite bark is rich in flavonoids and tannins, which give it anti-microbial (both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial), analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and cell-regeneration properties. Tannins acts as an astringent and reacts with the proteins in burned or wounded tissues to form a protective layer (a tannin-protein/tannin-polysaccharide complex) which can waterproof the outer layers of more exposed mucous membranes, reduce inflammation, and fill bacteria to facilitate healing. Mayan Magic's other main active ingredient, Shea butter, has healing properties as well, and is also known to be able to soften the skin, retain moisture, and help reduce scar tissue.
With their abilities to relieve pain, heal burns, generate new skin and hair follicle cells, prevent keloidal scars, and fight bacteria, viruses and fungi, Tepezcohuite and Mayan Magic Healing Balm have been known to help relieve the pain and irritation from skin issues such as herpes, hemorrhoids, psoriasis, and rashes, and its manufacturer recommends it for a wide variety of conditions.
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The manufacturer LaVigne (which is based in British Columbia) recommends this balm for relieving the pain and irritation from: Acne blemishes; Athlete's Foot; Bed sores; Burns; Cold sores; Cracked skin; Cradle cap; Cuts; Damaged cuticles; Diaper rash; Dry skin; Eczema; Infant Eczema; Nursing infants; Poison Ivy/Oak; Psoriasis; Rashes; Ringworm; Rosacea; Scalp irritations; Scars; Shingles; Sunburn; Surgical incisions; and more.
Related Reading: Reduce Pain and Inflammation with Natural Topical Analgesics.
Ingredients:
Mayan Magic Balm: Aqua, Mimosa tenuiflora (Tepezcohuite ) Bark Extract, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Fruit Butter, Arachidyl Alcohol (and) Behenyl Alcohol and Arachidyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glyceryl Undecylenate.
Mayan Magic Lite: Purified Aqua, Butyrospermum parkii Shea Butter), Mimosa tenuiflora Bark (Tepezcohuite) Extract, Emulsifying (Vegetable) Wax [Arachidyl Alcohol (and) Behenyl Alcohol (and) Arachidyl Glucoside], Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glyceryl Undecylenate.
Suggested Usage:
Balm: Cleanse affected area and apply topically to face or body from 3 to 5 times daily or as desired. Avoid direct contact with eyes.
Lite cream: Apply to face or body, as desired.
Supporting Science:
Cruz, Mariluze P et al. “Antinoceptive and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Ethanolic Extract, Fractions and Flavones Isolated from Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir (Leguminosae).” PloS one, 2016.
De Jesus, Neyres Zinia Taveira et al. “Tannins, peptic ulcers and related mechanisms.” International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2012.
Ferreira, Thaís L, and Antonio J J Evangelista. “Mimosa tenuiflora's antimicrobial activity on bacteria and fungi from medical importance: an integrative review.” Archives of Microbiology, 2021.
Majeed, Ismat et al. “A Comprehensive Review of the Ethnotraditional Uses and Biological and Pharmacological Potential of the Genus Mimosa.” International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021.
Rivera-Arce, Erika et al. “Therapeutic effectiveness of a Mimosa tenuiflora cortex extract in venous leg ulceration treatment.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007.
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