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The Friars of "Friars Balsam" were religious friars in England prior to the rein of Henry the VIII. A brew of several ingredients was concocted and used to calm the cough and blocked head of one of the brothers that was suffering greatly. The name of the friars that made the mixture is unknown to history
try salt mixed with oil and eucalyptus
Balsam is a variety of evergreen, not a type of wood.
These friars wear a brown robe.
Use as a inhalation for the relief of symptoms of colds, add 5mls to 500mls of hot water. Use undiluted as an antiseptic and wound dressing. We have also used it on a cotton wool bud and rubbed it on mouth ulcers. Worked well.
Grey Friar is the name given by the laity to the Friars of the Franciscan order. The name derives from the original color of the habit and was used to distinguish the Grey Friars from the White Friars (Carmelites) and Black Friars (Dominicans aka Order of Preachers).
Grey Friar is the name given by the laity to the Friars of the Franciscan order. The name derives from the original color of the habit and was used to distinguish the Grey Friars from the White Friars (Carmelites) and Black Friars (Dominicans aka Order of Preachers).
Not pine, cedar, balsam etc. Some, such as Yew or Podocarpus would be.
Impatiens
friars balsum
Martin Balsam's birth name is Balsam, Martin Henry.
Alan Balsam's birth name is Alan Howard Balsam.