Ointments

Ointments are oily pastes made for external use. They are made with oil or fat to facilitate the penetration through the skin.

There are 2 main types of Traditional Ointment bases:

1. Mix of Oil (Olive, Sesame etc) and Wax
   
2. Clarified animal fat, mixed with Oil, Wax, and/or Resin
   

Today there is also the option of Vaseline and vegetable-based vaseline substitutes.

Ointments can be made with decocted or infused oils mixed with Wax or Fat; they can be made by adding Essential oils to an ointment base; or powdered herbs and resins can be added to a hot oil base.

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Ointment for Back Pain
Ointment for Congealed Blood
Ointment for Hemorrhoids
Ointment for Trauma
Ointment for Tumors (Gerard)
Ointment of Marshmallow (Nicholas)