Liniment concept - Definition

The word liniment is a noun derived from the Latin "linimentum", a word composed of the verb "linere" which means "spread" plus the instrumental suffix "mentum".

A liniment is a substance used to spread on the body, and, which, applied by massage and friction, serves to relieve sore and/or inflamed areas.It is similar to an ointment, but less thick, and its composition is oilseed, whereby oil is an essential element of liniment.Its use is exclusively external.

Herbs are mixed with oils and packaged, thereby, sealed in clean, airtight jars, and in a cool and dry place, they can be stored for quite some time.The application and massages should be done several times a day, since they are volatile and their effect lasts little.

There are several kinds of liniment with various properties, including:

The so-called calcareous oil, which is integrated with vegetable oils and lime water, used as a moisturizer and well known to the breasts, which they use it to protect the baby's tail.

Ammoniacal liniment is used in the form of medicinal soaps, where an alkali acts on the oil.

Buchan's liniment, which relieves hemorrhoidal pain, is done with two ounces of populeon ointment, four drachmas of liquid laudanum and two egg yolks.

The "die da jiu" is widely used by athletes, is of Chinese origin and means "wine used for blows and falls." There are many homemade liniments, some of proven effectiveness, and others not so much.

Examples of use of the term: "Place a liniment on your swollen leg and you will see that it calms you down" or "Calcareous oil is a very popular liniment that is used with each change of honeycomb and keeps the baby's skin, sanita".