Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.

A plant or tree yielding such substance.

Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.

"There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)"

Something soothing.

"Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows."

The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis

Any of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.

To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.

To soothe; to mitigate.