Soothing salve Crossword Clue

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ALOE

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(noun)
1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
2. any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOOTHING (adjective)
1. freeing from fear and anxiety
2. affording physical relief
SALVE (noun)
1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
2. anything that remedies or heals or soothes
SALVE (verb)
1. save from ruin, destruction, or harm
2. apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

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ALOE
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