balms

noun

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   A plant or tree yielding such substance.

3. 3

   Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.

   “There is a balm in Gilead... (Spiritual)”

4. 4

   Something soothing.

   “Classical music is a sweet balm for our sorrows.”

5. 5

   The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis

6. 6

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