Salves, oils, balms, creams and lotions are other forms of topical delivery mechanisms. Salves, most notably black salve, derived from bloodroot do not remove tumors. He was well known for his tinctures, salves and compounds. In order to reduce inflammation, creams and salves containing cortisone are often very effective. They are sometimes called "black ointments" or "drawing salves". Songsters often accompanied medicine shows, which moved from place to place selling salves and elixirs. He helped his father who owned a shop selling salves, oils and creams. Many massage oils, antibacterial salves, and wound healing compounds are made this way. She made salves and plasters and other remedies for the treatment of animals. Medicines and sweeteners, healing salves and poisons are predominantly manufactured on Iridom. It was often responsible for the hallucinogenic effects of magical or lycanthropic salves and potions. Herbs were commonly used in salves and drinks to treat a range of maladies. No mystical talismans, salves or hexes seemed to have any place in the series. The book includes recipes not only for foods but for wines, cordial-waters, medicines and salves. Other treatments such as applying various salves are suggested as well.