Balm: alternatives and connections

A genus of plants; also, the most important species (Arnica montana), native of the mountains of Europe, used in medicine as a narcotic and stimulant.

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A resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil.

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A lotion of linseed oil and lime water, used as an application to burns and scalds; -- first used at the Carron iron works in Scotland.

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An unctuous preparation for external application, of a consistence intermediate between that of an ointment and a plaster, so that it can be spread u…

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Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordinati…

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A white cloth, anointed with chrism, or a white mantle thrown over a child when baptized or christened.

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A resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil.

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Relating to, or employed in, the cure of diseases; tending to cure.

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Care, heed, or attention.

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That which relieves or cures a disease; any medicine or application which puts an end to disease and restores health; -- with for; as, a remedy for t…

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Alt. of Therapeutical

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Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.

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Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.

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A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally.

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

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Hail!

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The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, me…

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A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment.

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