tolu balsam

Definitions of tolu balsam
  1. noun
    aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used especially in cough syrups
    synonyms: balsam of tolu, tolu
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    types:
    balsam of Peru
    dark brown syrupy balsam from the Peruvian balsam tree used especially in dressing wounds and treating certain skin diseases
    type of:
    balsam
    a scented sap used in medicines and perfumes
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