Pharmacist from Gujarat

First of All What is Liniment ? Well, to answer this question, Liniment is the medicinal preparation applied topically on the skin.Liniment are having similar viscosity like lotions but different in application on the skin.We are applying the lotion on the skin fractionally while liniment can not be used in this way.Liniment can be applied on the skin for external use only with rubbing. Generally Liniment are used for relieving the muscle stiffness,such as from sore muscles or from arthritis and relieving pain like balm we are using. General Formulation & evaluation of turpentine liniments is given here. Soft Soap :2.7 grams  Camphor : 1.5 Grams  Terpentine Oil : 19.2 ml  Purified water : upto 30 ml Use : Terpentine liniments are used for following application. Counter irritant, Rubefacient, Sore muscles, Arthritis. Storage : Terpentine liniments are used to packed in tightly closed container with in cool place. Additional information : Deepti Pha...