<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any of various oily, fragrant, resinous substances, often of medicinal value, exuding from certain plants, especially tropical trees of the genus Commiphora.</li><li>a plant or tree yielding such a substance.</li><li>any aromatic or fragrant ointment.</li><li>aromatic fragrance; sweet odor: the balm of orange blossoms.</li><li>any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, especially those of the genus Melissa, as M. officinalis lemon balm, having ovate lemon-scented leaves used as a seasoning.</li><li>anything that heals, soothes, or mitigates pain: the balm of friendship in troubled times.</li></ul>