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Created page with "'''Flying ointments are substances described in folklore and witch trials as salves or balms used by witches to "fly" to sabbaths or engage in spiritual journeys.''' According to historical accounts, these ointments were applied to the skin or mucous membranes, such as underarms or genital areas, allowing absorption of active compounds. Manuals and trial records from the 15th to 17th centuries mention the ingredients of supposed flying ointments. Recipes often included..."