unguentum

American  

[uhng-gwen-tuhm] / ʌŋˈgwɛn təm /

noun

plural

unguenta

1. (in prescriptions) ointment.

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Etymology

Origin of unguentum

From Latin

Example Sentences

The Weapon Ointment.—Among the most famous nostrums, and a striking example of the great r�le played in therapeutics by mental influence and coincidence, is the Unguentum Armariam or Weapon Ointment.

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Unlike the Unguentum Armarium, however, its composition was simple.

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Take unguentum populeum and vervain, and hypericon, and put a red-hot iron into it.

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It is requisite during the great Inflammation to make use of good Vinegar, in an Ounce whereof is dissolv'd a Dram of White Vitriol, with as much Sal Ammoniack, to bath the Tumour: Or else take the Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes, with a little Unguentum �gyptiacum, and afterward make a Digestive of Turpentine, the Yolk of an Egg, and Honey, mingling it with a little Spirit of Wine, or Brandy, if there remains any Putrifaction or Rottenness.

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They may be also dissolv'd with the Roots of Briony grated and apply'd thereto, or else with Plaister or Mortar, Soot, Oil of Olives and Unguentum Divinum, a Mixture whereof being made, is to be put between two Rags, and laid upon the Tumour or Swelling.

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