salve

Noun

• anything that remedies or heals or soothes
  • he needed a salve for his conscience
    

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Verb

• apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  ointment , unction , unguent , balm , salvage , relieve , save