embrocation

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So there was no end of embrocations of meat fat, cups of herb concoctions, the inside of fowls, etc., etc.

From The Fourth Estate, vol.1 by Palacio Vald?s, Armando

The surgeon ordered the application of a dozen leeches to the chest and belly; laxative medicines were given, and embrocations applied to the spine and back.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

At the same time rubefacient embrocations may be applied to the abdomen, which should also be compressed slightly with a broad flannel bandage.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Both of them had sat with her for some time at her bedside; Cecilia especially had only left her long enough to make the embrocations and tisanes.

From The Fourth Estate, vol.1 by Palacio Vald?s, Armando

But we will make a bandage for the limb, And swathe it, heel to knee, with splints and wool, And embrocations for the hurts of man.

From Rhymes of the East and Re-collected Verses by Kendall, John (AKA Dum-Dum)