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.
A liquid applied externally to increase circulation to a part of the body.
A liquid or semi-liquid preparation of a herb intended for application by massage. Could be an oil, tincture, or liquid. Usually used as an anodyne or counter-irritant.
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
a fluid extract applied to the skin in cases of strained muscles, sore joints, arthritis, and most any types of inflammation
a topical solution applied to the skin
alcohol based herbal rub in liquid form. Generally used on sore muscles and sprains.
a liquid or thin paste used externally as a pain reliever or counterirritant
a solution of a drug for rubbing on the skin as a counterirritant.
A topical liquid (alcohol, oil or water preparation) containing therapeutic agents for topical application.
Liniment, from the Latin linere, to anoint, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Preparations of this type are also called balm. Liniments are of a similar viscosity to lotions (being significantly less viscous than an ointment or cream) but unlike a lotion a liniment is applied with friction, that is a liniment is always rubbed in.
