1. A fragrant oleoresin 
2. Medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees
   - balsam fir, Canada balsam, Abies balsamea

1. Small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odour when bruised
   - Commiphora meccanensis

Derived forms: balms of Gilead

Type of: balm, incense tree, silver fir

Part of: Commiphora, genus Commiphora

Encyclopedia: Balm of Gilead

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