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    This document provides information about the herb Balm of Gilead. It discusses the origins and history of the name Balm of Gilead being associated with multiple plants. Today, the medicinal Balm of Gilead refers to Populus candicans, whose poplar buds are used to treat respiratory infections. The document also describes the herb Cedronella canariensis, noting its aromatic leaves, pink flowers, and camphor-like scent. While it has no known therapeutic properties, its scent can help relieve nasal congestion when inhaled. The herb can also be used as a mosquito repellent.

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    This document provides information about the herb Balm of Gilead. It discusses the origins and history of the name Balm of Gilead being associated with multiple plants. Today, the medicinal Balm of Gilead refers to Populus candicans, whose poplar buds are used to treat respiratory infections. The document also describes the herb Cedronella canariensis, noting its aromatic leaves, pink flowers, and camphor-like scent. While it has no known therapeutic properties, its scent can help relieve nasal congestion when inhaled. The herb can also be used as a mosquito repellent.

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    HERB HERBERT FAVOURITE HERBS

    Balm of Gilead
    TM

    Cedronella canariensis Any enquiries can be directed to:


    HERB HERBERT P/L
    PO Box 24 Monbulk

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    his genus consists of only one single species. Aromatic Victoria 3793 AUSTRALIA
    E-mail: herb@herbherbert.com
    The name Balm of Gilead has been associated The leaves can also be dried
    with numerous plants which has created some and added to potpourri for a
    confusion in the past. musky scent.

    The origin of Balm of Gilead dates back to Biblical CULTIVATION


    ti me s. Ol eo -r es in pr od uc ed by th e sp ec ie s Prefers well-drained soil in a full sun. Protect from
    Balsomodendron opobalsamum also known as the ‘Balm of frost. Can be grown in a pot in a protected position.
    the Bible’ or ‘Balm of Mecca’ was used extensively for The sprawling habit can become untidy, so a regular
    its 'miraculous properties'. Once considered widely prune will help to keep it under control.
    available commercially, this species is now thought to
    only exist in small numbers in the Middle East. HARVEST
    Harvest leaves for drying before it flowers in
    Today the medicinal Balm of Gilead is Populus candicans, Summer.
    of which the resinous properties of the Poplar Buds are
    used in the treatment of upper respiratory infections.

    Another plant that carries the name Balm Of Gilead


    is Abies balsmea or Balsam Fir, the oil of which is used
    in the manufacture of cough syrups.

    DESCRIPTION
    Cedronella canariensis, a native to the Canary Islands, is Height 1.5m (5ft) x Spread 1m(3ft)
    a shrubby semi-evergreen perennial
    with aromatic trifoliate leaves and a
    spreading habit. The pink flowers are
    borne on terminal spikes in summer.

    PARTS USED
    Leaves

    PROPERTIES
    An aromatic herb with a camphor-like
    scent.

    USES OF THE HERB


    Medicinal
    Although there are no known the
    rapeutic values of this herb, the
    camphoraceous odour helps to relieve
    the stuffiness of a blocked nose if
    you crush a handful of leaves and
    inhale the aroma.
    Insect Repellent
    C HERB HERBERT P/L

    Can be used as a mosquito repellent


    (rub the leaves on your skin) or
    hang bunches near windows, doors
    Or the barbecue.

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