Liniment, e.g. (4)

I believe the answer is:

balm

(Other definitions for balm that I've seen before include "Soothing herb" , "A soothing influence on lamb" , "Something soothing" , "Soothing substance" , "Soothing stuff for lamb" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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