Salve (8)
'salve' is the definition.
(I know that salve can be written as ointment)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ointment that I've seen before include "remedy" , "Medicinal rub" , "Healing cream" , "Medicated oily compound" , "Soothing cream 98)" .)
'salve' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for balm that I've seen before include "It comforts, soothes" , "Soothing substance" , "There's comfort" , "Soothing stuff for lamb" , "'Ointment, salve (4)'" .)