
The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Balsam of Gilead
Balsamodendron Gileadense. Balm of Gilead a rare medicinal perfume mentioned in the Bible, and named for the region of Gilead where it was produced. The tree or shrub producing the balm is commonly identified as Commiphora gileadensis.
Category: Ingredients
Sub category: Botanical
[DOC ID:142] discharge on page (1)
[ID:142] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr James Hamilton / Regarding: Mr MacNab (Patient), Mr Anderson (Patient) / 9 June 1781 / (Outgoing)
[DOC ID:773] Rubarb Bitters on page (1)
[ID:773] From: Anonymous / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Anonymous (Patient) / 27 February 1765 / (Incoming)
[DOC ID:2745] dover's powder on page (2)
[ID:2745] From: Dr Marshall / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs M. L. (Patient) / 20? December 1786 / (Incoming)