Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]

Anotations

Scope note:

A moist, usually heated mass of a substance with a soft, absorbent, or pasty consistency, applied to the skin of a person or animal, or to another surface for the purpose of cleaning, drawing out abscesses, increasing circulation, or relieving swelling or pain.