Balm of Gilead Farm is a unique agricultural initiative located in Almog, Israel, on the northern shores of the Dead Sea. We are devoted to reviving rare biblical plants once thought lost to history. 🌿 Our Primary Focus: The Balm of Gilead The legendary Balm of Gilead (Commiphora gileadensis) is a sacred plant that vanished over 1,500 years ago and is referenced throughout the Bible: Healing power — praised by the Prophet Jeremiah Economic value — admired by Ezekiel Spiritual use — burned as incense in the Holy Temple (Exodus) 👑 A Plant of Kings and Empires This extraordinary plant has a royal legacy: Cultivated by King Herod Looted by Marcus Antonius Gifted to Cleopatra Paraded by Titus in the Roman triumph after the fall of Jerusalem 🪴 Today at Our Farm Balm of Gilead Farm is the only farm in the world cultivating: Balm of Gilead Dozens of species of frankincense and myrrh Including the rare Boswellia sacra — the true frankincense of the Temple “The ancient plants I am reviving here were once the economic foundation of our ancestors.” — Guy Erlich, Founder & Cultivator