any of various oily, fragrant, resinous substances, often of medicinal value, exuding from certain plants, esp. tropical trees of the genus Commiphora.

a plant or tree yielding such a substance.

any aromatic or fragrant ointment.

aromatic fragrance; sweet odor

the balm of orange blossoms.

any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, esp. those of the genus Melissa, as M. officinalis (lemon balm), having ovate lemon-scented leaves used as a seasoning.

anything that heals, soothes, or mitigates pain

the balm of friendship in troubled times.

noun

analgesic , application , balsam , cerate , compound , cream , demulcent , dressing , embrocation , emollient , formula , lotion , medicine , ointment , potion , poultice , preparation , prescription , salve , soother , soothing agent , unction , unguent , alleviation , anodyne , assuagement , comfort , consolation , curative , cure , easement , mitigation , palliative , refreshment , relief , remedy , restorative , solace , assuager , fragrance , lull , mitigant , nepenthe , oil , perfume , spice

verb

allay , becalm , lull , quiet , settle , still , tranquilize