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Example sentences for "embrocation"

Lexicographically close words:
embracing; embrasser; embrasure; embrasured; embrasures; embrodered; embroider; embroidered; embroiderer; embroiderers
  1. It is also used as an embrocation in articular rheumatism.

  2. It is used chiefly in India mixed with oil as an embrocation for rheumatism; given internally it is regarded as an antisyphilitic.

  3. Well, I daresay--er--embrocation would have been better.

  4. Note that this embrocation must be used with care, and only employed in very obstinate cases.

  5. The compound embrocation of oil of cloves was used by rubbing it upon the forehead and temples daily, and in the space of twelve days he was able to discern objects and could touch them.

  6. When he applied to me I had the compound embrocation of pimento applied occasionally to the forehead and temples, by means of a friction sponge.

  7. He continued occasionally under my care for about a year, during which time the embrocation was regularly used.

  8. On the day before the match the Mawne goalkeeper sprained his ankle at practice, and neither the bandages nor the embrocation of the trainer could restore him.

  9. But this Iris hastily refused, and in a few moments she left the shop in triumph with a bottle of Roche's embrocation neatly done up in white paper and sealing-wax.

  10. It was Roche's embrocation that did her more good than anything.

  11. Well, I dare say--er--embrocation would have been better.

  12. Any external liquid medicine for local application; as an embrocation or lotion.

  13. Used as an embrocation in rheumatic pains, sore throat, &c.

  14. An embrocation for restoring the suspended functions of the skin by stimulating the flow of vital electricity and the functions of the nerves.

  15. The embrocation is an equal quantity of a pleasantly-smelling liquid consisting of spirit with tincture of storax and a small admixture of volatile oils.

  16. When cold is the cause, an excellent remedy is a hot embrocation of poppy-heads, followed by the use of flannel and diaphoretics.

  17. Diluted with water, it forms an excellent embrocation in rheumatism, neuralgia, &c.

  18. Continue the mixture, and use the embrocation every second day.

  19. Use the sulphur ointment and alterative balls, and omit the embrocation and mixture.

  20. The embrocation and medicine have been daily used; but the cough is as bad as ever.

  21. A spirit made from the petals is excellent as an outward embrocation for rheumatism and sprains; and in some parts of Germany, a wine is prepared from the flowers mixed with raisins.

  22. A useful embrocation for Rheumatism, Lumbago, or Strains.

  23. Then the pills and mixture are given every other night, and the quantity of turpentine in the embrocation increased to one-half, the other ingredients being of the same amount.

  24. An ammoniacal blister, if the symptoms are urgent, may be applied to the left side; but in mild cases, a strong embrocation will answer every purpose.

  25. He sends some physic to be given, and some embrocation to rub on the back.

  26. When all signs of pain are gone, the turpentine is then lowered to one-third, the embrocation being applied only once a-day, because it now gives actual pain.

  27. When, afterwards, they rubbed embrocation into their wearied limbs, the rest agreed with Rogers.

  28. When Cotton had satisfied his footer appetite, he turned down his stocking and proceeded vigorously to anoint with embrocation his damaged leg, the pungent scent of the liniment being almost ornamental in its strength.

  29. I have got an embrocation for her; and I can't very well send it.

  30. The affair of the embrocation was soon over.

  31. When the first greetings were over, Uncle Toby could not help but ask about his Golden Embrocation and Universal Remedy for Man and Beast.

  32. Jack promised, but it is to be feared that the Golden Embrocation never got nearer Europe than the cabin of the square rigger Jane Harding, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, which happened to be in the Erie Basin unloading lumber.


  33. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "embrocation" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.