balms
Creams that comfort
Balms are soothing, healing substances—ointments or salves applied to skin, or fragrant resins from certain trees.
The word extends to anything that soothes or heals: Music was a balm for her grief.
A lip balm moisturizes chapped lips.
The phrase balm in Gilead alludes to a biblical healing resin and, figuratively, to spiritual comfort.
Topical healing preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
lanolin · petroleum jelly · shea butter · cocoa butter · aloe vera · calendula · beeswax · argan oil
Ease or soothing relief
- solaceRelief from distress
- consolationComfort during distress
- reliefEasing of distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
remedy · ease · soothing · healing · peace · respite · sanctuary · succor
Medicated rub for soreness
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- mentholCooling agent from plants
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
pain relief · antiseptic · herbal remedy · poultice · therapeutic · anti-inflammatory · chest rub · vapor rub
Pleasing olfactory quality
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
- perfumedTreated with fragrance
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
lavender · rosemary · peppermint · chamomile · bergamot · ylang-ylang · sandalwood · jasmine
salve
Topical healing preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
emollient · lanolin · petroleum jelly · shea butter · cocoa butter · aloe vera · calendula · beeswax · argan oil · unguent
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- solaceRelief from distress
- consolationComfort during distress
- reliefEasing of distress
reassurance · remedy · ease · soothing · healing · peace · respite · sanctuary · succor · restoration
liniment
Medicated rub for soreness
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- mentholCooling agent from plants
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
eucalyptus · pain relief · antiseptic · herbal remedy · poultice · therapeutic · anti-inflammatory · chest rub · vapor rub · arnica
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
- perfumedTreated with fragrance
- scentedHaving added fragrance
aromatherapy · lavender · rosemary · peppermint · chamomile · bergamot · ylang-ylang · sandalwood · jasmine · infused
- old medicinebloodletting, leeches, leech therapy, leeching, cupping
- Islamic medicinecupping, Avicenna, physicians, healers, honey remedy
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- artisan goodsartisan bread, cheese, artisan cheese, maple syrup, craft beer
- natural remediesherbal tea, essential oils, echinacea, ginseng, elderberry
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
balmsirritants
Things causing vexation
abrasives · caustics · acids · astringents · corrosives
balmsirritants
Things causing vexation
aggravations · torments · afflictions · agonies · irritations
- lip balmWaxy mouth moisturizer
- balsamic vinegarAged Italian grape condiment
- balsamic glazeReduced sweet-sour condiment
- balsam firResinous North American conifer
- healing balmMedicinal ointment for wounds
- tiger balmMentholated topical pain reliever
balm, balmy, balsamic, embalm, balsam, lip balm, embalmer, balmier, embalming