To diminish the sensibility of; to debilitate; to soothe.
To soothe; to mitigate.
Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis
A plant or tree yielding such substance.
Any soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
Something soothing.
Any of a number of other aromatic herbs with a similar citrus-like scent, such as bee balm and horse balm.