Unguent

An unguent is a soothing topical preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries. It is similar to an ointment, though typically an unguent is less viscous and more oily.

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It is usually delivered as a semi-solid paste spread on the skin and is often oily to suspend the medication or other active ingredients. See also salve.

Unguents as perfume

Historically unguents were a solid perfumed ointment used more for fragrance than healing. ^[1][2]

See also

Cream perfumes

References