All counterirritant synonyms
coun·ter·ir·ri·tant
C c noun counterirritant
- balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
- lotion — Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.
- medication — the use or application of medicine.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- unction — the manifestation of spiritual or religious inspiration.
- liniment — a liquid or semiliquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually soothing or counterirritating.
- unguent — an ointment or salve, usually liquid or semiliquid, for application to wounds, sores, etc.
- remedy — something that cures or relieves a disease or bodily disorder; a healing medicine, application, or treatment.
- cure — If doctors or medical treatments cure an illness or injury, they cause it to end or disappear.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- dressing — an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
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- lubricant — a substance, as oil or grease, for lessening friction, especially in the working parts of a mechanism.
- cream — Cream is a thick yellowish-white liquid taken from milk. You can use it in cooking or put it on fruit or desserts.
- cerate — a hard ointment or medicated paste consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin