unguentˈʌŋ gwənt
unguent (n)
- plural
- unguents
English Definitions:
ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
unguent (Noun)
any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes
Unguent
An unguent is a soothing preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries. It is similar to an ointment, though typically an unguent is less viscous and more oily. It is usually delivered as a semi-solid paste spread on the skin and is often oily to suspend the medication or other active ingredients.
Unguent
An unguent is a soothing preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries (i.e. damage to the skin). It is similar to an ointment, though typically an unguent is oilier and less viscous. It is usually delivered as a semi-solid paste spread on the skin, and it is often oily in order to suspend the medication or other active ingredients. During the Victorian era, the use of the unguent macassar oil on the hair became so popular that antimacassars were invented to prevent damage to furniture.
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