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Balsam

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

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Balm 76% connected

An aromatic plant of the genus Melissa.

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Ointment 76% connected

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

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Oleoresin 76% connected

A natural mixture of a terebinthinate oil and a resin.

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Salve 76% connected

Hail!

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Unction 76% connected

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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Unguent 76% connected

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

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Balm 76% connected

An aromatic plant of the genus Melissa.

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Tolu 76% connected

A fragrant balsam said to have been first brought from Santiago de Tolu, in New Granada. See Balsam of Tolu, under Balsam.

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Balsamic 74% connected

Alt. of Balsamical

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Balsamic 74% connected

Alt. of Balsamical

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