tolu
Americannoun
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Also called balsam of tolu. Also called tolu balsam,. Also called tolu resin. a fragrant, yellowish-brown balsam or resin obtained from a South American leguminous tree, Myroxylon balsamum, and used in medicine as a stomachic and expectorant, and in perfumery.
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the tree itself.
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Etymology
Origin of tolu
First recorded in 1665–75; after Tolú (now Santiago de Tolú) in Colombia, where balsam is obtained
Example Sentences
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Cattle products, and balsam of tolu are purchased mainly in the United States.
From Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges by Redway, Jacques W. (Jacques Wardlaw)
For sore teats use an ointment of vaseline 1 ounce, balsam of tolu 5 grains, and sulphate of zinc 5 grains.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Because they contain essential oil; some afford benzoic acid when heated, and these have been termed balsams; such as tolu balsam and benzoin.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 529, January 14, 1832 by Various
Dissolve in half a pint of boiling water, and when cool add wine of ipecac, syrup of balsam tolu, and essence of anise, of each one ounce.
From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous
Each tablet contains licorice, 2 grains; balsam tolu, 1/10 grain; oil of anise, 1/20 minim; oil of tar, 1/60 minim; oleo-resin of cubebs, 1/60 minim; fluid extract of chuchula, 1/10 minim.
From Roads of Destiny by Henry, O.
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