Balm of Gilead Absolute

Scientific Name: Populus balsamifera

Country of Origin: Canada

Distillation Method: Solvent Extracted

Plant Part: Bud

Perfume Note: Base

There are many theories about which oil might closely resemble the Balm of Gilead in the Bible. We offering the populus balsamifera to represent the Balm of Gilead at this time.

This is a thick sticky material that is difficult to work with.  It will need to be gently warmed in a water bath to make it workable and the finished product will need need to be filtered.  It does not dissolve readily into a carrier oil but work wonderfully if infused into a carrier oil and allowed to age.

The aroma is pleasant; woodsy, spicy, balsamic. 

Balsamifera refers to the tree's sweet smelling resin or "balm".

Blending Suggestions:  florals, copaiba balsam, sandalwood, almond, honey, vanilla, benzoin, vetiver, helichrysum, spice oils and other balsamic oils.

Suggested Oil Uses & Properties for External Applications:

Anointing Oil, Perfume, Balms, Incense

Uplifting, Comforting, Calming Emotional Support

Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Skin regenerative

 Safety: 

Hazards: Drug interaction.

Cautions (all routes): Drugs metabolized by CYP2D6

Adverse skin reactions: No information found.

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (p. 907). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. 

Storage:  Store in a dark colored bottle out of direct sunlight.

Balm of Gilead

A substance known in the ancient world for its medical properties. Exported from Gilead to Egypt and Phoenicia (Genesis 37:25; Ezekiel 27:17 ).

Aromatic resin or gum widely used in the ancient Near East for cosmetic and medical purposes. Egyptians used them for embalming. Despite the widespread usage, balm is difficult to identify. Ancient writers refer to balm by a variety of names, which adds to the difficulty of identification. Most ancient references seem to be to the resin from Balsamodendron opobalsamum or balm of Gilead.

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.