balsam
Fragrant tree secretion
Balsam refers to aromatic resinous substances that flow from certain trees and shrubs, used medicinally and in perfumes.
The word extends to the plants that produce such resins: balsam fir, balsam poplar.
Garden balsam is an ornamental flowering plant of the impatiens family.
Balsam suggests soothing properties—a balm for wounds or troubled spirits.
Plant circulatory fluid
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
- pitchFrequency of sound
- gumSticky plant secretion
turpentine · sticky · viscous · tacky · aromatic · amber · fragrant · coniferous
Cone-bearing evergreen genus
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- coniferCone-bearing tree
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- softwoodConiferous tree lumber
Canada · Fraser · grand · noble · subalpine · bark · bough · grove
Woody perennial plant
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- wreathDecorative foliage circle
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- firCone-bearing evergreen genus
Fraser · noble · stand · lights · needles · scent · decoration · evergreen
Airborne odor detected
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- essenceFundamental nature of something
- resinousContaining plant sap
woody · sweet · warm · incense · potpourri · attar · essential oil · base note
Topical healing preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
antiseptic · restorative · poultice · analgesic · curative · relief · medicinal · emollient
Itch-relieving wild impatiens
- touch-me-notPlant with bursting seedpods
- annualOccurring every year
- flowerPlant's reproductive organ
- seedpodPlant's reproductive casing
sap
Plant circulatory fluid
gum · turpentine · sticky · viscous · tacky · aromatic · amber · fragrant · coniferous · tapping
fir
Cone-bearing evergreen genus
softwood · Canada · Fraser · grand · noble · subalpine · bark · bough · grove · sapling
tree
Woody perennial plant
fir · Fraser · noble · stand · lights · needles · scent · decoration · evergreen · festive
scent
Airborne odor detected
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- essenceFundamental nature of something
resinous · woody · sweet · warm · incense · potpourri · attar · essential oil · base note · fixative
salve
Topical healing preparation
therapeutic · antiseptic · restorative · poultice · analgesic · curative · relief · medicinal · emollient · liniment
jewelweed
Itch-relieving wild impatiens
- touch-me-notPlant with bursting seedpods
- annualOccurring every year
- flowerPlant's reproductive organ
- plant resinsresin, rosin, myrrh, frankincense, mastic
- Impatienstouch-me-not, jewelweed, snapweed
- coniferspine tree, fir, spruce, juniper, cypress
- holiday plantspoinsettia, poinsettias, holly, mistletoe, Christmas cactus
- scentsperfume, scent, fragrance, fragrant, aromatic
- Bible plantsacacia, almond, almond blossom, almond tree, aloe
balsamirritant
Source of vexation
caustic · corrosive · vesicant · astringent · abrasive
- balsamic vinegarAged Italian grape condiment
- balsamic glazeReduced sweet-sour condiment
- balsam firResinous North American conifer
- balsamic reductionSimmered vinegar concentrate
- aged balsamicLong-fermented grape reduction