opobalsam (Meaning)
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opobalsam (n.)
Alt. of Opobalsamum
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opobalsam Sentence Examples
- The ancient Egyptians prized opobalsam, a precious resin, for its medicinal and cosmetic properties.
- Cleopatra reportedly used opobalsam in her elaborate beauty rituals to maintain her youthful appearance.
- Opobalsam was highly valued in the ancient world for its rarity and its ability to promote healing.
- Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher, described opobalsam as a "divine perfume" and "the most precious of all aromatics."
- The source of genuine opobalsam was kept a closely guarded secret, leading to various legends and claims.
- The resin of the Commiphora opobalsamum tree yielded the highly sought-after opobalsam.
- The trade in opobalsam was a lucrative business, and it was often counterfeited or diluted.
- Opobalsam was believed to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
- The use of opobalsam in ointments, perfumes, and ecclesiastical oils has persisted throughout history.
- Modern research has confirmed the medicinal benefits of opobalsam, particularly its antimicrobial and antioxidant activity.
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Alt. of Opobalsamum
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The ancient Egyptians prized opobalsam, a precious resin, for its medicinal and cosmetic properties.
Cleopatra reportedly used opobalsam in her elaborate beauty rituals to maintain her youthful appearance.
Opobalsam was highly valued in the ancient world for its rarity and its ability to promote healing.
Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher, described opobalsam as a "divine perfume" and "the most precious of all aromatics."
