Aromatic ointment extracted from certain trees (6)

I believe the answer is:

balsam

(Other definitions for balsam that I've seen before include "Fragrant medicinal gum from tree" , "Fragrant resin used in medicine and perfumes" , "Fragrant substance exuded by some trees" , "Mal, BAs can produce a healing agent" , "Fragrant ointment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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