Description
Though called in the West “Balm of Gilead”, the buds of Poplar/Cottonwood trees are not the true Balm of Gilead from the Bible.
The original Balm of Gilead is believed to be Labdanum-Cistus creticus, which grows wild in the Gilead area of Biblical Israel. In the heat of the summer, its leaves exude an aromatic resin, a comforting sweet scent of the land carried on the wind, welcoming its sons and daughters back from their travels.
Though the scent of the resin-laden spring buds of the Poplar tree is similar in many ways to Labdanum, it has its own unique aroma and traditional medicinal properties. You can find Labdanum elsewhere in the shop.
We have 3 variations of this classic oil in the shop, a rich infusion in Organic Jojoba, Organic Olive oil and Fractionated Coconut oil. You can choose your preference in the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
Sustainably harvested and fairly traded, this special balm is created by a woman whose connection with the land and the plants is legendary in my world. A magician, artist and artisan of the highest caliber. I am honored to compliment my shop with her products.
I can’t describe the uses of Poplar Bud oil without first mentioning its magnetic and aphrodisiac properties which I have experienced first hand.
A dab of Poplar bud oil rubbed into the scalp creates a powerful attractant for both males and females, a mystical and softly erotic scent that blends naturally with the scent of one’s scalp and hair. It is soft, seductive, compelling and difficult to ignore once inhaled. It does not broadcast itself like an artificial perfume but draws in those who have already been invited to one’s personal space. A couple of drops can be rubbed between the fingers prior to massaging in the scalp.
Poplar Bud Oil works just as efficaciously on beards. Similar to a dab of Labdanum in one’s beard, it magnetises and draws people closer.
Poplar oil makes an excellent massage oil or ingredient in a massage oil blend, lending a warm, grounding and balsamic aroma along with its medicinal virtues. Like many other resinous products, Poplar Bud oil is thought to act as a fixative, extending the duration of more fleeting scents in a blend.
It is traditionally used to address chapped, chafed and dry or cracked skin, chapped lips, mild burns, respiratory issues such as coughs, congestion and catarrh, while it comforts a sick or achy body with its grounding and soothing scent.
Poplar Bud Oil is commonly used on its own or in a blend to help alleviate muscle and joint pains and makes a soothing balm for haemorrhoids and piles.
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Jana O’Hara –
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Katrina Kiehn –
This is the real thing!! Love the scent. I am blending perfumes so adding this into a blend will be very exciting. Love your shop Dan. When I am thinking outside the box, I think of your supply!
Smiles, D
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Adela Mann –
This is wonderful stuff. Harsh right out of the bottle but changes quickly to a lovely soft poplar bud scent. Very true to nature. Arrived quickly and in good condition.
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Adela Greenholt –
Gorgeous smell. Excellent quality as always.
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Sandrine Hermann –
The scent of this stuff is out of this world.
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Jameson Simonis –
My new favorite scent, and a dab goes a long way. Truly unisex and lovely, layers beautifully with other scents.
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Cristopher Stark –
This is the second time I have ordered this from Dan, I can't get enough. Intoxicating!!
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Alivia Wilderman –
A gift sent quickly and efficiently by AG. Had to share the scent of this amazing oil!! Thank you for carefully packaging!
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Lucy Murphy –
A special, rare healing oil, gratitude!
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Jackson Murazik –
Wow ! Love it.
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Louvenia Kemmer –
The scent of it is really interesting. Deep and earthy.
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Abel Cruickshank –
Cannot wait to try it out!
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Onie Daugherty –
Very unusual oil reminding me of sweet liqueur except more much complex in its fragrance.
Very intense – a little goes a long way.
Still getting to understand its uses.
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Cristopher Stark –
Love love love!!!
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Jacquelyn Klein –
I was so surprised the day my order arrived. It was a week earlier than estimated! I haven’t gotten to try all the products yet, but the ones I have, have been wonderful! Very high quality and I’m so excited to work with them. I am using half the amount of each resin for incense, and the other half I will be making extractions to go in my Skincare products. Thank you for providing such high quality and ethically sourced products. Can’t wait to order again. I’m already making my next selections 🙂
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Landen Kerluke –
Smell great… Good product always.. Thks
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Tyree O’Kon –
Excellent quality. Thank you very much.
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Christine Davis –
Excellent quality
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Justina Borer –
Awesome product with such a unique fragrance. Many uses, have had great success with chapped skin and relief from insect bites. Great packaging and fast shipping!
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Emilio Yundt –
Love this store! Highly recommended!
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Idella Mitchell –
absolutely heavenly stuff… like the warm breeze through the poplar trees but in a bottle of oil.
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Zoila Lindgren –
I use this daily. Hands, feet, hair. It absorbs right in quickly. My second order. I also reserve a little and disolve some poplar bud absolute in it because it sure smells good. Dan's store is a most trusted resource.
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Ally Beer –
A new favorite fragrance, took the descriptions advice and I use a pipette to scatter a few drops across my hair. Smells incredible and lasts all day.
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Ervin O’Keefe –
Very special oil….thanks a lot!
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Alberta Reinger –
Beautiful! always a good product
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Myah Kovacek –
Fast delivery and high quality products. I have absolutely no complaints. 🙂
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Diamond McClure –
Smells amazing as always, this is my third time getting this oil and i absolutely love using it. Thank you for the samples too!
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Nellie Erdman –
Amazing. Thank you so much.
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Zoila Lindgren –
Wow. Put this on a slow healing burn and surrounding area. It is the best I have felt since it happened. Will update as the healing continues. Thanks Dan for that quality and speedy delivery. Also love love love the September Sale.
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Lysanne Koss –
the scent is earthy and woody, I absolutely love it!
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Andres Mante –
Excellent product! I'll keep buying it for sure.
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Lavonne Quitzon –
I am excited to start blending with Dan's quality materials. This is one of my favorites from this haul.
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Rosetta Kub –
this smells good. I can't wait to use. thank you
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Janie Gutmann –
shipping was super fast, it came to NC in 6 days. This was a blind buy, I got it because of the name and description. I do like it and will most likely use it as suggested.
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Hilda Bartell –
Extraordinary quality.
Prompt customer service.
Empowering experience.
Thank you from the top of my heart to ApothecarysGarden!
5 stars+++
Shop #1
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Rosalia Kerluke –
Everything is perfect. Excellent quality and honest seller!
Many thanks!
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Stuart Gleichner –
The scent of this! Really fantastic, proper poplar balsam smell, and the delivery was incredibly quick. Wonderful all round.
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Tyson Langosh –
Very nice fragrance. Great example of poplar.
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Jameson Heaney –
Heavenly scent! Can't wait to blend it in my concoctions and to try it out on my hair as Dan recommends in the description.
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Treva Paucek –
Gorgeous oils as always! The best quality
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Kyla Feil –
Very fast shipping! Always a pleasure to buy from Dan.
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