#balms

"Rovasenda dove"

A Roman dove-shaped 'unguentaria' dated 1st century AD.

The object, approximately twenty centimeters long, is striking for its elegance and its function: it was intended to contain essences and balms. To use it, the tail had to be broken, as is done today with a single-dose vial.

This specimen, however, has never been opened: inside, it still retains half its contents, a clear liquid with a slight pinkish deposit. An absolute rarity, which makes the "Rovasenda dove" a sort of time capsule.

So, I remember seeing a long time ago a recipe for a balm or salve that was used for pain relief, but I can't remember the ingredients.

The only things I can remember is that it was good for arthritis/general aches and pains and that, I think, a couple of the ingredients were Beeswax and maybe cinnamon???

I haven't seen the recipe in years and I can't remember where, but I was hoping to give it a try, considering my Grandma uses pain medication and the good ol' bureaucrats are deciding to basically shut down pain pill production for who knows how long.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

There are special Pokémon in the Hisui region that have received a mysterious blessing. Some of these Pokémon, known as nobles, are particularly powerful, while others are said to willingly assist the people of the region. Your encounters with these special Pokémon will be a key part of your story.

Frenzied Noble Pokémon

A strange phenomenon is causing nobles to suddenly fly into a frenzy, making them incredibly difficult to rein in. As part of the Survey Corps, you will be called upon to quell the frenzies of the nobles.

The bodies of frenzied Pokémon grow in size and shine brightly. Simply defeating these Pokémon in a Pokémon battle will not calm them. To quell them, you will have to hit them with balms made using these noble Pokémon’s favorite foods.

It won’t be easy to hit a rampaging noble with balms. They will relentlessly unleash powerful attacks at you. The moment you see an opportunity, hit them with as many balms as you can. Just like with throwing a Poké Ball, aim carefully.

While nobles are formidable opponents, defeating them in battle will cause them to be temporarily dazed, making it easier for you to hit them with more balms and gain the upper hand!

Besides my beautifully moisturising and scrubbing Frappuccino Bars, here are a few homemade cosmetics to protect, hydrate, exfoliate, restore your skin, body and face before, during or after long walks in the woods or arvos at the beach! Have a gorgeous Summer!

Frappuccino Bars (to gently scrub and exfoliate)

Grapefuit Lip Balm (to moisturise and scent your lips)

Arnica Salve (to soothe sore muscles and limbs)

Sleeping Well Balm (to help you relax and find sleep)

Distilled Geranium Water (to refresh, hydrate and replenish)

Jasmine Mist  (to refresh, hydrate and replenish)

Rose Water  (to refresh, hydrate and replenish)

Soothing Lavender Spray (to relieve heavy legs after long walks)

Aloe Lemongrass Blam (to hydrate and moiturise skin and protect from mosquito bites)

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