{"product_id":"custom-formula-balm-of-gilead","title":"Custom Formula - Balm of Gilead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Wildcrafted Balm of Gilead (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePopulus balsamifera\u003c\/em\u003e) (buds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Use: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tablespoon in lemon juice, or with equal parts of honey added and beaten together, taken 3 or 4 times a day between meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent remedy for chronic dryness and weakness in the digestive tract, especially long-term constipation caused by years of harsh laxatives, stimulant purges, or mineral-based bowel medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also supportive for irritation, inflammation, or ulceration of the stomach, small intestine (including the duodenum), and bowels, as well as inflammation of the gallbladder and the formation of gallstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was traditionally valued for helping dissolve excess cholesterol, especially the type involved in many gallstones. In cases where cholesterol builds up in the blood because the body is not properly eliminating it, and may begin depositing in tissues such as the brain and nerves, this remedy was considered especially helpful. It was believed to both help break down that excess and encourage the body to eliminate it through increased urinary flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts actions are strongly bowel-moving, stimulating healthy intestinal motion (peristalsis), softening and lubricating the bowels, nourishing depleted tissues, supporting kidney elimination, and promoting healing of irritated mucous membranes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor elderly individuals, or for those whose digestive and mucosal tissues have become dry, weakened, and sluggish, this was considered one of the most effective and quickly beneficial remedies available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maker's Mark Herbals","offers":[{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":52257959117112,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3867\/0392\/files\/IMG-1684.png?v=1777044626","url":"https:\/\/makersmarkherbals.com\/products\/custom-formula-balm-of-gilead","provider":"Maker's Mark Herbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}