Balsam Oil

Balsam is an oily sap obtained by removing the bark of the Myroxylon balsamum tree and scorching the exposed wood. It is used to make medicine.

Native Americans were known to use the thick, sticky resin from balsam fir trees to heal wounds, combat colds and sore throats—and made balsam tea by boiling the needles in water (balsam needles contain a high concentration of vitamin C).