The ancient biblical Balm of Gilead conjure  condition oil is very much known in Hoodoo. Used in Hoodoo to treat "Sin Sick Soul" (internal spiritual healing needed within a person).

Spiritual use:

* Heal love wounds

* Reconciliation

* Brings peace

* Heal relationships

* Happiness

* Stop gossip

* Good health

Planet: Saturn * Venus

Element: Water

Correlating candles are light pink, blue, and white candles.

Balm of Gilead was also called the “balsam of Mecca.” Myrrh is taken from a similar plant—Commiphora myrrha.

In the movie The Spitfire Grill, "There Is a Balm in Gilead" is an African-American spiritual that compares the healing balm to the saving power of Jesus—the one true treatment that never fails to heal our spiritual wounds.

The Balm of Gilead was mentioned three times in the Bible.

Mentioned in Jeremiah 46:11, as God describes an impending judgment on Egypt, He taunts them: "Go up to Gilead and obtain balm, O virgin daughter of Egypt! In vain have you multiplied remedies; there is no healing for you!"

Also, Balm of Gilead was a rare perfume used medicinally, that was mentioned in the Bible, and named for the region of Gilead, where it was produced.

According to I Kings 10:10, balsam (Hebrew: bosem) was among the many precious gifts of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon.

Understanding a little deeper:

Balm of Gilead, a substance with a rich history rooted in both ancient biblical times and modern spiritual practices, particularly in Hoodoo.

1. Hoodoo and "Sin Sick Soul"

In Hoodoo, the term "Sin Sick Soul" refers to a state of internal spiritual affliction or dis-ease. This is not necessarily about moral sin in a religious sense, but rather a deep-seated spiritual malaise that can manifest as emotional pain, misfortune, or inner turmoil. The Balm of Gilead is believed to be a powerful remedy for this condition, used for internal spiritual healing.

How does it help with  "sin sick soul":

Healing love wounds and relationships: Emotional pain from heartbreak or conflict.

Reconciliation and bringing peace: Restoring harmony after discord.

Bringing happiness: Alleviating sadness or depression.

Stopping gossip: Protecting one's reputation and peace of mind from external negativity.

Good health: A holistic approach where spiritual well-being contributes to physical health.

The correlation with light pink, blue, and white candles in Hoodoo reflects specific intentions:

Pink: Love, affection, and emotional healing.

Blue: Peace, tranquility, and protection.

White: Purity, healing, and spiritual cleansing.

2. Astrological and Elemental Correspondences

Saturn: Often associated with structure, discipline, and overcoming obstacles. Its influence on the Balm of Gilead relates to the serious, long-term work of spiritual healing and the deep, enduring changes it can bring.

Venus: Rules love, harmony, and relationships. Aligns with the Balm's use for healing love wounds and reconciliation.

Water: The element of emotions, intuition, and healing. Its connection to the Balm reinforces its primary use for emotional and spiritual cleansing and restoration.

3. Biblical and Historical Context

Jeremiah 8:22: The most famous biblical reference, which asks, "Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?" This verse poetically questions the absence of spiritual healing for Israel, despite the availability of the Balm.

The Queen of Sheba: balsam (a term often associated with the Balm of Gilead) was a gift from the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon, highlighting its value as a rare and precious commodity.

Balsam of Mecca:  historically refers to a resin from the plant Commiphora gileadensis. This plant is closely related to the Commiphora myrrha plant, which yields Myrrh. This relationship explains the similarity in their properties and uses as aromatic resins.

4. "There Is a Balm in Gilead" Spiritual

The reference to the movie The Spitfire Grill and the spiritual song "There Is a Balm in Gilead" connects the ancient biblical concept to a powerful theme in African American spiritual tradition. The song uses the Balm as a metaphor for the saving, healing power of Jesus Christ, offering hope and spiritual restoration. This aligns with the Hoodoo concept of using the Balm for "sin sick souls" and underscores its enduring symbolism of hope and spiritual redemption. The lyric "There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul" directly echoes the spiritual use described.