Balm of Gilead
Balm of Gilead is a healing compound made from the resinous gum of a bush (Commiphora opobalsamum) which grew plentifully in the area of Gilead. This compound came to be known as the "Balm of Gilead", and was exported widely. The Balm of Gilead is mentioned several times in the Bible. Its dried fruit was called Carpobalsamum, and the dried twigs Xylobalsamum.

Balm of Gilead is also an alternative name for Canada balsam.

As Referenced in the Old Testament of the King James Bible "Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured." Jeremiah 46:11

"Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? Jeremiah 8:22

Modern References

"Balm of Gilead" also shows up in Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven". The character believes that the "balm of Gilead" can heal his broken heart, because he is lamenting for the death of his love, Lenore.

"There is a Balm in Gilead" is a well-known Negro spiritual.

"balm in Gilead" is also inanely referenced in the comic strip Achewood of December 17, 2003. [1]
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