Birch Oil (Noun)
Meaning
A liquid ester with a strong odor of wintergreen; applied externally for minor muscle and joint pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The athletic trainer applied birch oil to the athlete's sore muscles to help alleviate the pain after the game.
- Birch oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to relieve joint pain and reduce inflammation.
- The instructions on the birch oil bottle advised users to apply a small amount to the affected area and massage it in thoroughly.
- Some people use birch oil as a natural alternative to commercial pain-relieving creams and ointments.
- Thebirch oil contained methyl salicylate, which is similar to the active ingredient in aspirin, making it effective for relieving minor muscle and joint pain.