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Balm may refer to: Places *Balm, Alberta, Canada *Balm, Meiringen, Bern, Switzerland *Balm bei Günsberg, Solothurn, Switzerland *Balm bei Messen, Solothurn, Switzerland *Balm, Florida, U.S. Plants * ''Melissa'' (plant), or balm, a genus of perennial herbs ** Lemon balm (''Melissa officinalis'') * '' Monarda'', a genus of flowering plants, many species of which are known as bee balm * ''Elsholtzia ciliata'', or Vietnamese balm Other uses *Liniment, a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin *BALM Paints, an Australian paint manufacturer taken over by Dulux See also * Balm of Gilead (other) * Balsam (other) Balsam is a group of plant products derived from various plants. Balsam may also refer to: Plants * Balsaminaceae, the balsam family * ''Impatiens'', a genus of the balsam family * ''Abies balsamea'', an evergreen tree commonly known as the '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balm, Alberta
Balm is a locality in Alberta, Canada. Balm was so named for balsam Balsam is the resinous exudate (or sap) which forms on certain kinds of trees and shrubs. Balsam (from Latin balsamum "gum of the balsam tree", ultimately from Semitic, Aramaic ''busma'', Arabic ''balsam'' and Hebrew ''basam'', "spice", "perfume ... trees near the original town site. References Localities in Lac Ste. Anne County {{CentralAlberta-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balm, Meiringen
Meiringen () is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Besides the village of Meiringen, the municipality includes the settlements of Balm, Brünigen, Eisenbolgen, Hausen, Prasti, Sand, Stein, Unterbach, Unterheidon, Wylerli and Zaun. Meiringen is famous for the nearby Reichenbach Falls, a waterfall that was the setting for the final showdown between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis Professor Moriarty. The village is also known for its claim to have been the place where meringue was first created. The municipal coat of arms shows a black eagle in a yellow field. (" Or an Eagle displayed Sable crowned, beaked, langued and membered of the first.") Formerly the coat of arms of the entire Oberhasli ''Talschaft'', this design continues the imperial coat of arms. Geography Meiringen is located in the eastern Bernese Oberland region, in the Haslital on the upper reaches of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balm Bei Günsberg
Balm bei Günsberg is a Municipalities of Switzerland, municipality in the district of Lebern (district), Lebern in the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Solothurn (canton), Solothurn in Switzerland. Geography Balm bei Günsberg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 32.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 62.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 3.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and or 2.2% is unproductive land.Swiss Federal Statistical Office-Land Use Statistics 2009 data accessed 25 March 2010 Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 1.5% and transportation infrastructure made up 1.6%. Out of the forested land, 58.9% of the total land area is heavily forested and 3.1% is covered with orchards or small clusters of tre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balm Bei Messen
Balm bei Messen was a municipality in the district of Bucheggberg in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. On 1 January 2010 the municipalities of Balm bei Messen, Brunnenthal and Oberramsern merged into the municipality of Messen. History Balm bei Messen is first mentioned in 1254 as ''de Balmo''. In 1275 it was mentioned as ''in Balm''. Geography Balm bei Messen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 59.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 32.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 7.3% is settled (buildings or roads).Swiss Federal Statistical Office-Land Use Statistics 2009 data Retrieved 25 March 2010 Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 4.1% and transportation infrastructure made up 3.2%. Out of the foreste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balm, Florida
Balm is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,457 at the 2010 census. History A post office was established here in 1902 and called "Doric"; it was renamed the next month to "Balm". The community was so named on account of their "balmy" air. Prior to 1902, the Seaboard Air Line Railway established Balm as a flag stop. The railroad built a one-room station and water tank. This made Balm a focal point, and a small community including a blacksmith, sawmills, a teacher, and a general store sprang up by 1911. In 1937, electricity arrived, soon followed by a community telephone, set up in a barn for all to use. By 1945 the area had a population of over a thousand. Geography Balm is located in southern Hillsborough County, bordered by Riverview to the north, Apollo Beach to the west, Sun City Center to the southwest, and Wimauma to the south. U.S. Route 301 forms the western border of the Balm CDP, and leads nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melissa (plant)
''Melissa'' is a genus of perennial herbs in the Lamiaceae, native to Europe and Asia but cultivated and naturalized in many other places. The name ''Melissa'' is derived from the Greek word (''mélissa'') meaning "honeybee", owing to the abundance of nectar in the flowers. The stems are square, like most other plants in the mint family. The leaves are borne in opposite pairs on the stems, and are usually ovate or heart-shaped and emit a lemony scent when bruised. Axillary spikes of white or yellowish flowers appear in the summer. The most commonly grown species of this genus is ''Melissa officinalis'', commonly known in the United States as lemon balm, and as balm in England. Species # ''Melissa axillaris'' (Benth.) Bakh.f. - China (incl. Tibet + Taiwan), Himalayas, Indochina, Sumatra, Java # ''Melissa flava'' Benth. ex Wall. - Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Himalayas of northern + Eastern India # ''Melissa officinalis'' L. - Mediterranean, southwestern + central Asia from Portugal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm (''Melissa officinalis'') is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalised elsewhere. It grows to a maximum height of . The leaves have a mild lemon scent. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. It is not to be confused with bee balm (genus ''Monarda''), although the white flowers attract bees, hence the genus ''Melissa'' (Greek for "honey bee"). The leaves are used as a herb, in teas and also as a flavouring. The plant is used to attract bees for honey production. It is grown as an ornamental plant and for its oil (to use in perfumery). Lemon balm has been cultivated at least since the 16th century. Description Lemon balm (''Melissa officinalis'') is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalized in the Americas and elsewh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monarda
''Monarda'' is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae.Harley, R. M., et al. 2004. "Labiatae". pp 167-275 In: Kubitzki, K. (editor) and J. W. Kadereit (volume editor). ''The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants'' volume VII. Springer-Verlag: Berlin; Heidelberg, Germany. The genus is endemic to North America. Common names include bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, the first being inspired by the fragrance of the leaves, which is reminiscent of bergamot orange (''Citrus bergamia''). The genus was named for the Spanish botanist Nicolás Monardes, who wrote a book in 1574 describing plants of the New World. Description ''Monarda'' species include annual and perennial herbaceous plants. They grow erect to heights of . The slender, serrated, lanceolate leaves are oppositely arranged on the square stem, hairless or sparsely hairy, and about 7 to 14 centimeters long. The flowers are tubular and bilaterally symmetric, with a narrow upper lip and a wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsholtzia Ciliata
''Elsholtzia ciliata'', commonly known as Vietnamese balm, xiang ru (香薷) or ''kinh giới'' in Vietnamese, is a plant native to Asia. In the US, it can go by the name Crested Late Summer Mint. In US Vietnamese grocery stores, it is called Kinh Gioi, Vietnamese Lemon Balm, or Vietnamese Lemon Mint. Distribution The plant is native to Asia. However, the exact extent of its original range is unclear. Today it is found through much of India, eastern Asia, and Europe. It grows throughout Nepal at elevations of 1500 to 3400 m. Description ''Elsholtzia ciliata'' is an erect herb that grows to about 60 cm in height. The leaves are long, stalked, and serrated, and reach 2 to 8.5 cm in length and 8 to 2.5 cm in width. In shape, they are ovate to lanceolate, with a gland-dotted underside. Flowers of a purple color bloom in flat spikes in September and October. Seeds propagate within them. Uses ''Elsholtzia ciliata'' has many cultural uses. Culinary It is us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liniment
Liniment (from la, linere, meaning "to anoint"), also called embrocation and heat rub, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Some liniments have viscosity similar to that of water; others are lotion or balm; still others are in transdermal patches, soft solid sticks, and sprays. Liniment usually is rubbed in to the skin, which the active ingredients penetrate. Liniments are typically sold to relieve pain and stiffness, such as from muscular aches and strains, and arthritis. These are typically formulated from alcohol, acetone, or similar quickly evaporating solvents and contain counterirritant aromatic chemical compounds, such as methyl salicilate, benzoin resin, menthol, and capsaicin. They produce a feeling of warmth within the muscle of the area they are applied to, typically acting as rubefacients via a counterirritant effect. Methyl salicylate, which is the analgesic ingredient in some heat rubs, can be toxic if used to excess. Heating pads are als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulux
Dulux is an internationally available brand of architectural paint originated from the United Kingdom. The brand name Dulux has been used by both Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) and DuPont since 1931 and was one of the first alkyd-based paints. It is produced by AkzoNobel (originally produced by ICI prior to 2008) although the United States markets are now served by PPG Industries. History In the early days of its existence, decorators and their suppliers were the main customers for Dulux, with ''Say Dulux to your decorator'' used as an advertising slogan in the 1950s. By 1953, Dulux was available in the retail market and ten years later the famous Old English Sheepdog was used in advertisements, to the point where "Dulux dog" has become a common nickname for the breed. The name Dulux is derived from the words Durable and Luxury. In May 2010, Dulux launched the 'Let's Colour Project', a global marketing campaign featuring the painting of public spaces with bright colour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balm Of Gilead (other)
Balm of Gilead was a rare perfume mentioned in the Bible, which has come to signify a universal cure in figurative speech. Balm of Gilead or similar may also refer to: Flora *'' Cedronella'', a genus of flowering plants *''Commiphora gileadensis'', a shrub native to the Middle East * ''Populus'' x ''jackii'', the hybrid between balsam poplar and the eastern cottonwood * ''Populus'' sect. ''Tacamahaca'', a group of about 10 species of poplars * Ginger beer plant, a form of fermentation starter *Stacte, names used for one component of the Solomon's Temple incense Arts and entertainment *''Balm in Gilead'', a 1965 play by Lanford Wilson * ''Balm in Gilead'' (book), a 1988 biography of Margaret Morgan Lawrence * "There Is a Balm in Gilead", a traditional African American spiritual song, including a list of recordings * ''Balm in Gilead'' (album), by Rickie Lee Jones (2009) See also *''The Raven "The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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