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
Genus
Commiphora
Family
Burseraceae
Order
Sapindales
Crop categories
Medicinal plants
Subtropical crops
Essential oils
Pictures
Branches of Commiphora gileadensis
Commiphora gileadensis