What is "ointments"

Usage examples of "ointments".

Neither spoke, not a single word, but one knew herb-craft, and he brought ointments for Sister Petra, a foul brew for those suffering from the cough that relieved their congestion, and a spelt porridge for Mother Obligatia along with sage steeped in wine.

At the moment, it was covered with herbs, packaged for potpourri, for tea and for culinary uses, as well as several tubes of ointments and a number of ceramic canisters.