While balsam oil came from various parts of the Middle East, balsam of Gilead was native to the Promised Land, Gilead being the region just east of the Jordan River.
Meski minyak balsam berasal dari berbagai bagian di Timur Tengah, balsam dari Gilead adalah produk asli Tanah Perjanjian, karena Gilead terletak persis di sebelah timur Sungai Yordan.