03/10/2026
Balm of Gilead is one of the oldest natural remedies out there, with references dating back to biblical times. ๐งโโ๏ธ
When used correctly, this healing salve is known to relieve pain and ease inflammation thanks to natural compounds like salicylates.
๐๐๐ป ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: Though biblical mentions would have been derived from trees found in the Middle East, itโs most common now for Balm of Gilead to be made from certain poplar trees found in North America. The balm is actually a resin extracted from the sticky buds of ๐๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ญ๐ถ๐ด ๐ฃ๐ข๐ญ๐ด๐ข๐ฎ๐ช๐ง๐ฆ๐ณ๐ข (๐๐ข๐ญ๐ด๐ข๐ฎ ๐๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ข๐ณ) or ๐๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ญ๐ถ๐ด ๐ต๐ข๐ค๐ข๐ฎ๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ค๐ข.
After making an oil infusion from the buds, you can mix it with beeswax for a thicker, easier-to-apply consistency. From here, it can be used as a topical pain reliever, as a tonic for rashes, burns, and insect bites, or even for respiratory support when used in salves or steam inhalation. It can even be used as a regular moisturizer!
This timeless and time-honoured herbal remedy is a great reminder to look to the past. For thousands of years, humans have relied on remedies like this one, and we can get all the same benefits when we turn to natureโs pharmacy.
If youโre interested in learning more about the healing power of the plants and herbs around us, Wild Rose Collegeโs Herbal Village is for you. Learn more on our site (link below)! โจ
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