Definition

1. Noun:
   • Medicated oil / Balm: A traditional topical ointment or liquid, typically made from herbal or medicinal ingredients like menthol, camphor, and various essential oils. It is used for external application to relieve minor aches, pains, headaches, or congestion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi thường xoa dầu cù là lên thái dương khi bị nhức đầu. (My grandmother often rubs dầu cù là on her temples when she has a headache.)
  • Dầu cù là có mùi bạc hà và long não rất đặc trưng. (Dầu cù là has a very characteristic smell of mint and camphor.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "dầu cù là" is often used interchangeably with "dầu cao" (medicated balm) in common Vietnamese speech, though specific brands may have different formulations.

Variants and Related Words

• Dầu gió (n): A similar type of medicated oil, often used for cold and flu symptoms.
• Dầu cao (n): Medicated balm or ointment.
• Dầu nóng (n): Warming oil or balm, used for muscle relief.

Synonyms

• Medicated balm
• Therapeutic oil
• Embrocation (a liquid for rubbing on the body to relieve pain)

Related Concepts

• Topical analgesic: A pain-relieving substance applied to the skin.
• Herbal remedy: A treatment made from plants.

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