#salve

• The ointment — The definite articulated form of the noun 'alifie'; a pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparation of semi-solid, unctuous consistency, made from a fatty base (such as vaseline, lanolin, or wax) in which active substances are incorporated. It is intended for topical application on the skin or mucous membranes for therapeutic, protective, or deep moisturizing purposes.
• Ointment — Unarticulated form; a medicine or cosmetic product of soft and greasy consistency, obtained by mixing active ingredients with animal, vegetable, or synthetic fats. It is used for rubbing or greasing the skin to heal wounds, soothe irritations, provide dermatological protection, or nourish the external layers of the epidermis.