The gum of the balsam bush, of great medicinal virtue. Gilead was noted for its production. It is used as a proverb to set forth the healing God had for His people if they really turned to Him. (Jer. 8:22; Jer. 46:11; Jer. 51:8). It was carried by the merchants into Egypt and elsewhere (Gen. 37:25; Ezek. 27:17). Jacob sent a little to Joseph (Gen. 43:11).