balm (EN)

noun

noun “balm”

1. a special oil from certain tropical trees, used mainly to heal wounds or lessen pain
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   She applied the balm to her sunburned skin to soothe the pain.
2. a type of fragrant plant that belongs to the mint family
   In her garden, she grows lemon balm, which fills the air with a refreshing citrus scent.
3. something that provides relief or makes one feel better, often used in a symbolic way
   Her kind words were a balm to his troubled heart.
4. a fragrant substance used in the process of preserving dead bodies
   The ancient Egyptians used a special balm to preserve the bodies of their pharaohs.