AKA: Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, Populus candicans, Populus gileadensis, Populus tacamahaca.
Balm of Gilead is a North American poplar that is different from the biblical plant (Commiphora meccanensis) of the same name.
Effects: May have antioxidant properties. Taken internally, it is used for coughs and chest conditions; applied externally it is used for rheumatoid arthritis and sore muscles.
Precautions: Common side effects include skin rashes and allergic reactions.
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