S: (n) atropine (a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides)
S: (n) belladonna (an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally)
S: (n) liniment, embrocation (a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain)
S: (n) menthol (a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint)
S: (n) rubbing alcohol (lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use)
S: (n) witch hazel, wych hazel (lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant)
S: (n) magic bullet (a remedy (drug or therapy or preventive) that cures or prevents a disease) "there is no magic bullet against cancer"
S: (n) ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve (semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation)
S: (n) arnica (an ointment used in treating bruises)
W: (adj) remedial [Related to: remedy] (tending to cure or restore to health) "curative powers of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand"; "remedial surgery"; "a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air"; "a therapeutic agent"; "therapeutic diets"
W: (v) remedy [Related to: remedy] (provide relief for) "remedy his illness"
W: (v) cure [Related to: cure] (provide a cure for, make healthy again) "The treatment cured the boy's acne"; "The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to"
Verb
S: (v) bring around, cure, heal (provide a cure for, make healthy again) "The treatment cured the boy's acne"; "The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to"
S: (v) cure (prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve) "cure meats"; "cure pickles"; "cure hay"