Branches of Commiphora gileadensis
Balsam of Mecca is the gum of a tree originating from southern Arabia. It is used to produce perfume. Sap, wood, bark, and seeds have medicinal properties.
Names
Scientific
Commiphora gileadensis
Synonym
Commiphora opobalsamum
English
Balm
Balm of Gilead
Balsam
Balsam of Gilead
Balsam of Mecca
Spanish
Bálsamo de Judea
Bálsamo de la Meca
Taxonomy
Order
Sapindales
Family
Burseraceae
Genus
Commiphora
Species
Commiphora gileadensis (Balsam of Mecca)
Crop categories
Arid crops
Essential oils
Medicinal plants
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Wild-harvested crops
Pictures
Commiphora gileadensis