Preparations to be applied to the oral or nasal cavity which contain aminoethanesulfonic acid and a mucosal stimulant. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus includes a spring clutch winch, one or more elongate elements payed out from and, alternatively, wound onto the winch, at least one rotational support supporting each elongate element and a hanger secured to an elongate element end. In accordance with the method, rather than adjusting a knob or slider while viewing a real-time image as is done in prior art systems, the user selects among several still images representing a wide range of values of the adjustment in question. , and final aging the aluminum alloy at a temperature of not greater than about 225\xb0 F. Each cord is formed of an elastic material with an end attached a desired writing instrument. The extrusion orifice is delimited by a wall which cooperates with the external surface of the roller, and the vault carries on its internal surface oriented towards the roller projecting threads in order to delimit with the surface of the roller a chamber for plasticization of the mix, at least two of the threads extending substantially axially of the roller.