balsam of Peru
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of balsam of Peru
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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People allergic to propolis may also react to balsam of Peru, carnauba wax or fragrances.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Many other nutty, fragrant and aromatic substances have been used; of these we may mention almonds, coffee, musk, ambergris, gum benzoin and balsam of Peru.
From Cocoa and Chocolate Their History from Plantation to Consumer by Knapp, Arthur William
If it sloughs apply hot boric acid dressings every four hours and follow with an application of castor oil and balsam of Peru.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
In this latter way is balsam of Peru procured from the Myroxylon peruiferum, and the balsam of Tolu from the Myroxylon toluiferum.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
The pains, which sometimes attend these constitutions, are relieved by the secernentia, as essential oils in common tooth-ach, and balsam of Peru in the flatulent colic.
From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus
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