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balm (bahm)

1. a soothing or healing medicine.

2. balsam.

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lemon balm , sweet balm a preparation of the fresh or dried herb of Melissa officinalis, or the volatile oil; used for nervousness and insomnia, as a homeopathic preparation for menstrual irregularities, and in folk medicine.

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balm (bäm)

n.

1. An aromatic salve or oil.

2. A soothing, healing, or comforting agent.

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balm

[bäm]

Etymology: Gk, balsamon, balsam

1 a healing or a soothing substance, such as any of various medicinal ointments.

2 an aromatic plant of the genus Melissa that relieves pain. Also called balsam.

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Lemon Balm

Fringe medicine A floral essence said to be an antidepressant
Herbal medicine

(1) A perennial herb, the oil of which contains citral, citronellal, eugenol acetate, flavonoids, geraniol, polyphenols, tannin, and triterpenoids. Lemon balm is antihistaminic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, sedative, and tonic; it has been used for allergies, colds, depression, eczema, flu, headaches, insomnia, menstrual disorders, vomiting

(2) An extract of lemon—Citrus limon—that has been used topically for herpes simplex-induced cold sores

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balm [bahm]

balsam.

a soothing or healing medicine.

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balm,

n a healing or comforting ointment.

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balm

1. a balsam.

2. a soothing or healing medicine.

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Patient discussion about balms.

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