Embrocation vs. Liniment

Embrocationnoun

(obsolete) The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc.

Embrocationnoun

The liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed.

Embrocationnoun

The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc.

Embrocationnoun

a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

Linimentnoun

A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.

Linimentverb

(transitive) To apply liniment to.

Linimentnoun

A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant.

Linimentnoun

a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

Linimentnoun

an embrocation for rubbing on the body to relieve pain, especially one made with oil.

Liniment

Liniment (from the Latin linere, to anoint), or embrocation, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Sometimes called a heat rub, liniments may be water-like in viscosity or formulated as a lotion or balm and are usually rubbed in to allow for penetration of the active ingredients.