1. Aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used especially in cough syrups
   "Tolu balsam is known for its expectorant properties"; "The pharmacist added balsam of tolu to the mixture to improve the cough syrup's flavour";
   - balsam of tolu, tolu balsam

Derived forms: tolus

Type of: balsam

Part of: Myroxylon balsamum, Myroxylon toluiferum, tolu balsam tree, tolu tree

Encyclopedia: Tolu, Kentucky