noun
- A fragrant gum resin obtained from certain trees of the genus Commiphora, used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.
Usage: Also called guggul in some contexts; Historically valued in ancient trade routes
Examples
- Bdellium was one of the precious substances traded along ancient caravan routes.
- The aromatic bdellium resin has been used in incense for thousands of years.
- Perfumers sometimes incorporate bdellium into their formulations for its warm, balsamic scent.
- In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, bdellium is valued for its therapeutic properties.