Definition: Levigated
January 1st, 2008
Levigated has various meanings relating to being made smooth, but in the context of medicines or herbs it generally means to grind into a smooth paste while moist.
Definition: Vesication
January 1st, 2008
Vesication means the formation of vesicles, otherwise known as blisters. It is more usually spelled vesiculation in modern works.
Definition: Demulcent
January 1st, 2008
An ingredient or mixture that is said to be demulcent is one which forms a film over a mucous membrane, usually to soothe it or to relieve irritation. Such ingredients or mixtures are often found in cough syrups, for instance.