The herbal supplement Balsam is used as an expectorant and cough suppressant and is composed of a group of aromatic plants such as common fennel, honey, guava, linden, and thyme. Common fennel is an aromatic plant that grows in the Mediterranean basin, and has a taste similar to anise.
Balsam is used to treat oral infections, expel gas, treat coughs, and digestive disorders, in addition to stimulating milk production in women. Honey is a sweet, sticky food substance produced by bees.