Balm- Commiphora Giladensis is the most important and symbolic incense ingredient. It was considered the symbol of Ancient Israel.
Called Tzerri in Hebrew, known by its biblical name as Persimmon. It is one of the most ancient plants mentioned in the Bible and was considered the most famous and expensive plant during the Roman era.
Its native habitat is the Dead Sea basin, especially around Jericho and Ein Gedi. The area has constant high temperatures, hardly any rainfall, high barometric pressure, and low sun radiation, due to its location in the lowest place in the world.
The persimmon secrets an aromatic sap and is also called “nataf” in Hebrew due to its volatile properties. It is called Opobalsamum in Latin, and Greek.
The secret of cultivating the Persimmon and collecting the sap was in Jewish hands for many years. The Persimmon trade enriched its growers with the high prices the worldwide markets demanded.
Throughout history, due to its high prices, various governors had taken control over Persimmon groves and used the fruit during victory processions.
Quotes:
“ומדלות הארץ השאיר נבוזארדן רב טבחים לכורמים וליוגבים “(ירמיה נב’)
(Genesis 43, 11), “Carry a present down to the man, a little balm… “
In the modern age, the Balm, (the biblical persimmon) isn’t sold as it has been in the past, considering its rare status, but it is used as a medical ingredient. It has antiseptic properties and has potent preservatives and antioxidants.
Medical benefits of the Balm-biblical Persimmon:
- A solution of ground peel is effective in treating skin diseases, eczema, and infections.
- Relieves labor pains.
- Improves memory.
- Leaf extract- to treat stomach ulcers, improving the digestive tract.
- The treatment of wounds, breaks and repairing damaged tissue.
- There is a theory that using half a drop of pure Balm on an open wound will help it heal without leaving a scar, (Rabbi Repahel Mordechai Malchi, a doctor living during the 17th century in Jerusalem).
- קבוצות מחקר גילו השפעות חיוביות של מרכיבי השרף בתחום סרטן העור.
The connection between cosmetics and Balm:
Balm is an important medical ingredient. It has antiseptic properties and has potent preservatives and antioxidants.
There are studies about the use of Balm in cosmetics as an active element to help acne and scarring. It is excellent in renewing skin cells and relieves Atopic Dermatitis.
What is the connection between Balm and AVTINAS products?
Balm has a very distinct odor, and it’s hard to preserve it. We are still in the research stages of incorporating it into our products.
In our products, beauty is a kissing cousin to health solutions. Formula for skin problems incorporated in creams enriched with delightful aromas, enable a combination of solutions in one cream: healing problematic skin and simultaneously making it smoother and more flexible.