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Myrospermum Toluiferum

A South American tree, also called Myroxylon, which yields the resinous drug called balsam of Tolu. This substance is fragrant, having a warm, sweetish taste, and burns with an agreeable odor. It is u...

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A South American tree, also called

Myroxylon, which yields the resinous drug called balsam of Tolu.

This substance is fragrant, having a warm, sweetish taste, and

burns with an agreeable odor. It is used in perfumery and in the

manufacture of pastilles, also for flavoring confectionery, as in

Tolu lozenges.



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