Petroleum jelly in one patient. However, petroleum jelly is used extensively by otolaryngologists—ear, nose, and throat surgeons—for nasal moisture and epistaxis treatment, and to combat nasal crusting. Large studies have assessed petroleum jelly applied to the nose for short durations to have no significant side effects. Historically, it was also consumed for internal use and even promoted as "Vaseline confection". Most petroleum jelly today is used as an ingredient in skin lotions and cosmetics, providing various types of skin care and protection by minimizing friction or reducing moisture loss, or by functioning as a grooming aid, e. g. pomade. By reducing moisture
Ochre jelly Ochre jelly In the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, the ochre jelly is a type of ooze. The ochre jelly first appeared in the original "Dungeons & Dragons" set (1974). The ochre jelly appeared in the "D&D Basic Set" (1977, 1981, 1983), and the "Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia" (1991). The ochre jelly appeared in first edition "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" in the original "Monster Manual" (1977). The creature was expanded on in "Dragon" #104 (December 1985). The ochre jelly appeared in second edition "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" in "Monstrous Compendium Volume One" (1989), reprinted in the "Monstrous Manual"