While we're on the healing subject, I'd have to say I didn't really like Aragorn's use of Athelas in FOTR. Instead of boiling it and producing a fragrance that was as beneficial as the actual application of the plant, he chews it and just slaps it on Frodo's shoulder. And on top of that he waits for what, a week or something to do it?!?! <P>The scene in the Houses of Healing where the different scents are described is really nice. I don't think the filmmakers should have tampered with the use of Athelas.
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