Embrocation
/ˌembrəˈkeɪʃn/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Relief
Embrocation is used for physical comfort, often associated with medicinal or therapeutic effects. 
After the marathon, he applied embrocation to his sore legs.
Pro Tip 2/3External Use
It is something applied on the outside of the body, not taken orally or injected. 
Remember, the embrocation should only be rubbed onto the skin, not ingested.
Pro Tip 3/3Massage Aid
Embrocation is often used during massages to enable smooth movement over muscles. 
The therapist used an herbal embrocation for the deep tissue massage.