Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by composition]
6. organic material
7. resin (organic material)
8. balsam (resin)

Anotations

Scope note:

Fragrant myrrhlike oleoresin obtained from the small evergreen tree, Commiphora opobalsamum, native to the Middle East. Used in perfumes and medicines. Referred to in biblical Genesis as a healing balm; valued in medicine and perfume in ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. The term "balm of Gilead" has been incorrectly used to refer to "Canada balsam," which is derived from a North American tree.