balm

(bahm) [L. balsamum.] i. Balsam. 3. An ointment, especially a fragrant ointment. 3. soothing application, b. of Gil'ead, (i) Mecca balsam, opobalsamum, an oleoresin from Commiphora opobalsamum, probably the myrrh of the Bible; (2) the balsam fir, the source of Canada balsam.