noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Medical term for a therapeutic application of a moist, heated, or medicated cloth or pack to the body. Often used in nursing and first-aid contexts.
看護師が患者の膝に罨法を施した。
The nurse applied a compress to the patient's knee.
打撲には冷罨法が効果的だ。
A cold pack is effective for bruises.