Salve

Of medicine and remedy.   May also be referred to as balm, ointment, unction and unguent.

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

This concept's ID is @1~20950

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  • mentholated salve 1 facts

    A salve containing menthol.

  • cerate 1 facts

    A hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin.

  • baby oil 0 facts

    An ointment for babies.

  • mercurial ointment 0 facts

    An ointment containing mercury.

  • balsam 0 facts

    An ointment containing a fragrant resin.

  • lip balm 0 facts

    A balm applied to the lips.

  • carron oil 0 facts

    An ointment formerly used to treat burns.

  • lanolin 0 facts

    A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used...

  • arnica 0 facts

    An ointment used in treating bruises.

  • zinc ointment 0 facts

    An ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases.

  • chrism 0 facts

    A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam.