Resin mixed with volatile oil.
An aromatic resin produced by a tree, for example balsam of Peru and balsam of Tolu, which contain appreciable amounts of benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, or both, or their esters.
The fragrant gum or sap of a plant or tree. A soothing ointment.
A resinous semi-solid mass or viscous liquid exuded from a plant, which can be either a pathological or physiological product. A “true” balsam is characterized by its high content of benzoic acid, benzoates cinnamic acid, or cinnamates.
A mixture of resin and oil, used to rub on sore joints or to put in hot water and use as an inhalant.
A fragrant, resinous, oily exudate from various trees and plants. It is used in topical preparations to treat irritated skin or mucous membrane.
Balsam is a fragrant, oily liquid derived from different types of evergreen trees. It possesses antiseptic properties and was previously extensively utilized in remedies for respiratory ailments.
A blend of oils and resins extracted from specific plants.