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'''Liniment''' (from the Latin ''linere'', to anoint), or ''embrocation'', is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Sometimes called balms or heat rubs, liniments are of a similar or greater viscosity than lotions and are typically used to relieve pain or stiffness.

== History ==

Liniments have been used for many centuries. The [[Metholatum]] Company, for example, sold its liniment as "Mentholatum Ointment" in the early 20th century. The product was advertised as a remedy for ailments including catarrh, headache and pains associated with rheumatism and gout.

== Types ==

There are different types of liniments that are used in various ways. Some are used on humans, while others are used on horses or other animals.

=== Counterirritants ===

Counterirritants are liniments that produce a heating or cooling sensation on the skin. Examples include [[Menthol]] and [[Camphor]].

=== Absorption promoters ===

Some liniments, such as [[DMSO]], are used to promote absorption of other drugs.

=== Veterinary liniments ===

Veterinary liniments are used on horses for the same reasons that they are used on humans. They can help to soothe and relax muscles, especially after a hard workout.

== Uses ==

Liniments are typically used to relieve pain and stiffness, often associated with arthritis, bruises, and sprains. Liniments have been used for many years as a home remedy for these types of ailments.

== See also ==

* [[Balm]]
* [[Embrocation]]
* [[Menthol]]
* [[Camphor]]
* [[DMSO]]

[[Category:Pharmaceuticals]]
[[Category:Topical medications]]
[[Category:Pain]]

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