Ointment vs. Balm

Ointmentnoun

(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

Ointmentnoun

A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.

Ointmentnoun

That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.

Ointmentnoun

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Ointmentnoun

toiletry consisting of any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

Ointmentnoun

a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic

Balmnoun

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.

Balmnoun

A plant or tree yielding such substance.

Balmnoun

Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.

Balmnoun

(figuratively) Something soothing.

Balmnoun

The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis

Balmnoun

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

Balmverb

To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.

Balmverb

To soothe; to mitigate.

Balmnoun

An aromatic plant of the genus Melissa.

Balmnoun

The resinous and aromatic exudation of certain trees or shrubs.

Balmnoun

Any fragrant ointment.

Balmnoun

Anything that heals or that mitigates pain.

Balmverb

To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.

Balmnoun

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

Balmnoun

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation