rubefacient
/roo-buh-fey-shuhnt/US // ˌru bəˈfeɪ ʃənt //
擦剂,擦脂抹粉,擦脂粉,擦伤
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : causing redness of the skin, as a medicinal application.
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Medicine/Medical. a rubefacient application, as a mustard plaster.
Examples
Both the above are rubefacient and counter-irritant, and excellent in rheumatism, neuralgia, &c.
In America the leaves are used as a poultice in otitis, their action being rubefacient.
The juice is used externally as a rubefacient in rheumatic affections of the joints.
The onion is diuretic, expectorant, rubefacient, and stimulant.
Both of the above are stimulant, rubefacient, and counter-irritant.
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