• (n.) That which causes revulsion; specifically (Med.), a revulsive remedy or agent. • (a.) Causing, or tending to, revulsion.
(L. re- back + vellere to draw) 1. effecting revulsion. 2. an agent causing revulsion; a counterirritant.
1. Effecting revulsion. ... 2. <pharmacology> An agent causing revulsion, a counter irritant. ... Origin: L. Vellere = to draw ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
relieves pain by diversion of blood or disease to another part of the body
Re·vul'sive adjective [ Confer French révulsif .] Causing, or tending to, revulsion.