balm English

Meaning balm meaning

What does balm mean?

balm

— noun any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

— noun (= ointment) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Synonyms balm synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as balm?

balm English » English

balsam

ointment

salve

unguent

unction

fragrance

aroma

scent

pomade

plaster

perfumed oil

perfume

paint

oleoresin

melissa

medicine

lotion

lemon balm

emollient

embalming fluid

cream

cerate

balm mint

anointing oil

Topics balm topics

What do people use balm to talk about?

Universe, creation Plant

Grass, herb, vine

• What types of aromatic herbs are there?
  amaryllis angelica anise balm basil chamomile cardamom cassia catnip chamomile chervil chicory cosmopolitan cowpea cress cumin dill fennel fenugreek feverfew foxglove ginseng henbane herb horehound hyssop licorice lucerne mandrake marjoram medicinal mint parsley parsnip peppermint portulaca purslane rosemary sage savory saxifrage skunk sorrel spearmint spikenard tarragon thyme valerian watercress wintergreen yarrow

Person Healthy Treat disease

Medicine

• What words refer to medicine you put on your skin?
  ointment salve liniment lotion poultice balm cream