embrocation

Meanings

• Noun

  A medical preparation applied to the skin, typically in the form of an ointment or salve, to soothe or protect it.

  - "She applied embrocation to her sore muscles after a long run."
  - "The pharmacist recommended an embrocation to relieve her arthritis pain."

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Variants

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embrocation , embrocations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'embrocare', meaning 'to anoint' or 'rub in'.

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Trivia

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1. Embrocation has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.

2. The ancient Greeks used olive oil as an embrocation to soothe sore muscles.

3. In Ayurvedic medicine, embrocation is used to balance the doshas and promote overall health.

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Related Concepts

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1. Balm: A type of embrocation that is solid at room temperature and melts when applied to the skin.

2. Liniment: A type of embrocation that is liquid and can be applied with a cotton ball or a cloth.

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Culture

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In traditional Chinese medicine, embrocation is used to warm and stimulate the body, and is often combined with acupuncture. In Western medicine, it is used to treat various conditions, including muscle and joint pain, wounds, and skin conditions.

How to Memorize "embrocation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person applying a soothing ointment to their skin.
   - Visualize the process of rubbing an embrocation into the skin to relieve pain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'embrocation' with the idea of soothing and protecting the skin.
   - Think of the word 'anoint' and how it relates to applying a substance to the skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'embrocation' as 'Ease My Broken Ankle On' to help remember its meaning.
   - Think of the 'R' in 'embrocation' as standing for 'rub' to help remember its meaning.

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