And the prophet Ezekiel listed balsam among merchandise that Judah and Israel exported to Tyre. Balsam was well - known for its particular medicinal properties.
प्राचीन काळच्या लिखाणांत पुष्कळदा, बालसम मलमाने जखमा लगेच बऱ्‍या होतात असा उल्लेख आढळतो.