Balm of Gilead's past

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The history of Balm of Gilead

The genuine Balm of Gilead was highly esteemed by the ancient Arabs, Egyptians, Turks, Greeks, and Romans. The resin was extracted from the small (12-foot) cottonwood tree's buds. At one time the sweet-scented resin was so highly prized that guards watched over trees cultivated in the gardens near Cairo. The herb's popular name is derived from the Greek balsamon, meaning a fragrant oil, while Gilead refers to its ancient cultivation on Mount Gilead in Israel. There are biblical references to the Balm of Gilead in Genesis and Jeremiah. The Queen of Sheba is said to have presented a tree to Solomon as a gift. Source: herbs2000.com Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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