Liniment
/ˈlɪnəmənt/
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Pro Tip 1/3Topical Use
Liniment is meant to be applied on the skin, not taken by mouth. 
Remember to rub the liniment on the area where you feel pain.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Relief
Liniments are typically used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains. 
After spraining my ankle, I found relief using a cooling liniment.
Pro Tip 3/3Hands-on Application
Usually, one applies liniment with their hands, enabling massage to the sore area. 
He gently massaged the liniment into the strained muscles.
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