salves

• In vain they quickened the wound on the forehead, by applying plasters, salves, and even by making incisions in it; the only result was to increase the pains of the sufferer. —  The Project Gutenberg eBook of Life Of St. Francis of Assisi, by Paul Sabatier.
• This is illustrated in no better way than by observing the conduct of the old-school type of Southern gentleman when he is in contact with his former salves or their descendants An example of what I mean is shown in a story told of George Washington, who, meeting a coloured man in the road once, who politely lifted his hat, lifted his own in return. —  Up From Slavery
• There is no end to the arsenal and array of sunscreens, sprays, salves, and balms. —  Blonde Mom Blog
• According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, black salves are one of the most dangerous of these fake cures. —  Medlogs - Recent stories
• According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, black salves are one of the most dangerous of these fake cures and are marketed with the claim that they "draw out" the disease from under the skin. —  NewsInferno

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