Tag: archaelogy


  • The שמן אפרסמון (shemen afarsimon), or Balm of Gilead, holds a prominent place in ancient history and scripture as a prized aromatic and medicinal oil. Its identity has been the subject of debate among scholars, with hypotheses pointing to plants like Commiphora gileadensis, Pistacia lentiscus, and others. This blog explores the historical, botanical, and archaeological…