chest rub
Congestion relief ointment
A chest rub is a medicated ointment applied to the chest to relieve congestion from colds or respiratory illness.
The preparation typically contains menthol, camphor, or eucalyptus, producing a cooling sensation and strong vapors meant to ease breathing.
Vicks VapoRub is the most familiar brand: She rubbed some chest rub on before bed.
Cooling agent from plants
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- balmHealing topical preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
salve · decongestant · congestion · cough · cold · flu · soothing · relief
menthol
Cooling agent from plants
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- balmHealing topical preparation
ointment · salve · decongestant · congestion · cough · cold · flu · soothing · relief · vapor
- health suppliesbandage, pharmacy, bandages, drugstore, gauze
- home remedieshoney, lemon, ginger, garlic, turmeric
- salvessalve, ointment, balm, unguent, healing balm
- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
- aromatherapyessential oils, diffuser, diffusers, eucalyptus, lavender oil
- mucus reliefmucolytics, expectorants, guaifenesin, NAC, cough syrup
chest rubpill
Solid medicine dose
oral medication · tablet · capsule · injection · suppository
chest rubstimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
invigorating · stimulating · energizing · decongestant · smelling salts