“balsam of”

The following 2 entries include the term balsam of.

balsam of Peru

noun

: a balsam from a tropical American leguminous tree (Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae) used especially as an irritant and to promote wound healing

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balsam of Tolu

noun

: a balsam from a tropical American leguminous tree (Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum) used especially as an expectorant and as a flavoring for cough syrups

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