Balm Collection

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

Melissa officinalis, lemon balm
A painting from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Singapore - Tiger Balm Garden (Haw Par Villa theme park), built in 1937 Date: circa 1938

Balm of Peru, Myroxylum peruiserum 1, and elemi gum tree, Amyris elemisera 2
FLO4574631 Balm of Peru, Myroxylum peruiserum 1, and elemi gum tree, Amyris elemisera 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis
5855126 Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis; (add.info.: Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Balm (colour litho)
3116924 Balm (colour litho); (add.info.: Melissa officinalis Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa
5856608 Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa; (add.info.: Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, and Dracocephalum Melissa. Dyers' crook carrier, purple ragwort and balm)

Baume des 3 docteurs, seul remède vraiment efficace contre rhumatismes, goutte, douleurs, 1920s
Baume des 3 docteurs, seul remede vraiment efficace contre rhumatismes, goutte, douleurs, 1920s. Private Collection

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), balm, common balm, or balm mint
Illustration of a Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), balm, common balm, or balm mint

Bastard balm, Melissa adulterina, and lesser calamint, Clinopodium nepeta. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Water horehound, Lycopus europaeus, and lemon balm, Melissa officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wild bergamot or bee balm, Monarda fistulosa (Monarda purpurea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Lemon balm or balm mint, Melissa officinalis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Large-flowered calamint, Clinopodium grandiflorum (Great flower d balm, Melissa grandiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Balm of Gilead, Commiphora gileadensis (Balsamodendrum opobalsamum). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Balsam fir, Abies balsamea
Balsam fir or balm of Gilead fir, Abies balsamea (Pinus balsamea). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Arabian balsam tree, Commiphora gileadensis
Arabian balsam tree or balm of Gilead, Commiphora gileadensis (Balsamodendron ehrenbergianum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 719
Lepidoptera: Ederesa semitestacella Curtis = Argyresthia semitestacella (Curtis), Testaceous White-back [Plant: Melittis melissophyllum var. grandiflora (Bastard Balm)] Date: 1824-39

The Good Samaritan, from a bible printed by Edward Gover, 1870s (litho)
STC87921 The Good Samaritan, from a bible printed by Edward Gover, 1870s (litho) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Sabbath Evening (engraving)
6011412 Sabbath Evening (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sabbath Evening. Illustration for The Sunday at Home (1878).); © Look and Learn

Lady Treating Catarrh (chromolitho)
733428 Lady Treating Catarrh (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Treating Catarrh.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Melissa, Paeony and Odontoglossum, from Hortus Eystettensis
STC255012 Melissa, Paeony and Odontoglossum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Lip balm
J.A.Basalo

Advertisement, circa, 1900, for Ellimans Universal Embrocation, a universal remedy produced by Elliman Sons and Co of Slough, England

Compounding A Balsam. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R. Green, Published London 1893
Compounding A Balsam. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Lemon balm -Melissa officinalis-, herb, medicinal plant

aroma, at peace, balm, birthplace, black habbarah, bouquet, cairene mother, comfortable
The first born baby by F. Goodall, 1862, young egyptian mother, egypt; costume of the east; Cairene mother; copt woman; from the christian or copt quarter of Cairo; long veil; black habbarah;

St. Mary Magdalene or St. Thais in the Desert, c. 1640-41 (oil on canvas)
XIR36732 St. Mary Magdalene or St. Thais in the Desert, c.1640-41 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); 226x181 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Lamentation for Christ, 1500-03 (oil on panel)
XJL61055 Lamentation for Christ, 1500-03 (oil on panel) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 151x121 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; (add.info.: dedicated by the Nuremberg goldsmith)

Susanna Bathing, Abraham de Bruyn, 1570

Lemon balm tea, dried lemon balm -Melissa officinalis-, herbal tea, medicinal tea

Lemon balm -Melissa officinalis-

Hong Kong, China - The Tiger Pagoda
The 7-storey Tiger Pagoda, the highlight of the Tiger Balm Garden (Aw Boon Haw Garden), on the Tai Hang Road, Tai Hang, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong, opened in 1935

Singapore - The Haw Par Villa
Singapore - The magnificent seven-domed Haw Par Villa, a Chinese mythological theme park. The park, originally called " Tiger Balm Gardens"

The fuselage of Lt Spenser Greys two-seat Mercury III outside the Balm Road, Leeds, works ready for despatch to Brooklands in December 1911. Date: 1911

Woman applying lip balm F008 / 2791
MODEL RELEASED. Woman applying lip balm

Woman applying lip balm F008 / 2796
MODEL RELEASED. Woman applying lip balm

Woman applying lip balm F008 / 2797
MODEL RELEASED. Woman applying lip balm

American advertisement, 1887, for Natures invincible panacea, Smiths Throat and Lung Balm
PATENT MEDICINE AD, 1887. American advertisement, 1887, for Natures invincible panacea, Smiths Throat and Lung Balm

American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for Elys Cream Balm, promoted as a cure for colds, allergies
PATENT MEDICINE AD, 1889. American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for Elys Cream Balm, promoted as a cure for colds, allergies, headaches and deafness

Variety of Cactus, Littleleaf paloverde, Compass Barrel Cactus, Ocotillo Cactus, Saguaro Cactus, Sonoran Desert, High Desert Park, Bureau of Land Management, Black Canyon City, Arizona, USA

Strawberry Hedgehog Flower, Enchinocereus engelmannii, Sonoran Desert, High Desert Park, Bureau of Land Management, Black Canyon City, Arizona, USA

Strawberry hedgehog, Enchinocereus engelmannii, Sonoran Desert, High Desert Park, Bureau of Land Management, Black Canyon City, Arizona, USA

Silhouette at Sunset, Jumping cholla, Cylindropuntia fulgida, Sonoran Desert, High desert Park, Bureau of Land Management, Black Canyon City, Arizona, USA

Ocotillo Cactus Flower, Fonquieria splendens, Sonoran Desert, High Desert Park, Bureau of Land Management, Black Canyon City, Arizona, USA

BALM OF GILEAD TREE. Balm of Gilead Tree at Fort Edward, about 40 miles north of Albany, New York. Wood engraving, 1862

Dr. Fontains balm of thousand flowers

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"Balm: A Journey through Time and Nature's Healing Touch" Step into the past with a glimpse of history as we explore the captivating town of Sheffield in Yorkshire, England. In 1797, W. Fairbank meticulously drew a plan of this enchanting town, which was then skillfully engraved by Thomas Harris. This intricate map offers us a window into the rich heritage and architectural wonders that once adorned Sheffield. Venturing further into nature's embrace, we encounter Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm. With its vibrant green leaves releasing a refreshing citrus aroma, lemon balm has been cherished for centuries for its medicinal properties. Its soothing essence has found its way into countless remedies and herbal teas, offering relief to weary souls seeking solace. Our journey takes an exotic turn as we find ourselves amidst the lush beauty of Singapore's Tiger Balm Garden. Here, fragrant blooms intertwine with statues depicting mythical creatures from Chinese folklore—a testament to the power in Asian culture. Delving deeper into botanical wonders, we discover other variations such as bastard balm (Melissa adulterina) and water horehound (Lycopus europaeus), each possessing their own unique healing qualities alongside their cousin lemon balm. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its diversity; wild bergamot or bee balm (Monarda fistulosa) emerges on our path like a burst of color in meadows and gardens alike. Its delicate petals beckon bees and butterflies while providing humans with an aromatic delight reminiscent of citrusy freshness. Returning to familiar territory yet no less enchanting is Melissa officinalis—also known as common balm or balm mint—a versatile herb treasured throughout generations for its calming effects on both body and mind. As our exploration continues across continents, Clinopodium grandiflorum greets us with clusters of large-flowered calamint blossoms.