liniment

A medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or relieve stiffness.

In medicine, a liquid preparation for external application, especially one of an oily consistency.

A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant.

A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, such as to relieve symptoms of arthritis.

A medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain.