balm

a medicine that is rubbed onto the skin to make it feel better, especially when it hurts or feels sore

ungüento, bálsamo

• balm for aches and pains

Collocations apply balm to the skin · use balm on a sore muscle

• She applied some balm to her sore shoulder.

  Ella aplicó un poco de ungüento en su hombro dolorido.

something that makes you feel better, especially when you are worried or upset

consuelo, alivio

• be a balm to sb's spirits

Collocations a balm for the soul · offer comfort as a balm

• Her words were a balm to his troubled mind.

  Sus palabras fueron un consuelo para su mente angustiada.

a thick oil that is used in religious ceremonies or as a medicine

aceite, bálsamo

• holy anointing oil

Collocations sacred balm · anoint with holy oil

• The priest anointed the sick person with sacred balm.

  El sacerdote ungió al enfermo con el bálsamo sagrado.