Translation of "balsem" into English

Realisties gesproke stel balseming bloot die onvermydelike uit.

From a realistic point of view, embalming is merely delaying the inevitable.

Stem jy nie saam dat daar beslis “balsem in Gilead”—ja, in julle gemeente—is nie?

Can you not agree that there definitely is “balsam in Gilead”—yes, in your congregation?

Dit was werklik balsem vir my wonde.

It proved to be a real balm for my wounds.