camphorated oil
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noun
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Other counter-irritants in common use are iodine, turpentine, ammonia, kerosene, camphorated oil, capsicum vaseline, and various liniments.
From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by Cross, American Red
Bathe the chest and throat up around the head with camphorated oil; drink water and steam the throat and mouth over hot water.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
A dying German, to whom she had just given an injection of camphorated oil, held out his hand, gropingly.
From The Red Cross Barge by Lowndes, Marie Belloc
But, in spite of the camphorated oil and the wide-open windows, Letty was much worse in the morning.
From The Builders by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson
Active rubbing with lard or oil, or, better, camphorated oil, and the frequent drawing off of the milk, by the foal or with the hand, will usually bring about a rapid improvement.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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