"friar's balsam" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} friar's balsam (uncountable)
  1. (medicine) An alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes, used as an inhalant and to treat damaged skin. Wikipedia link: Friar's Balsam Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine Translations (an alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes): βάμμα βενζοΐνης (vámma venzoḯnis) [neuter] (Greek), balsam na manach [masculine] (Irish)
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