Anointments are essentially potions for your tools, weapons, and even your Charges. By Pressing [ПКМ] with the anointment in one hand, it will be applied to the item in your other hand, if possible. Not all anointments work on all equipment!
Unlike potions, anointments aren't timed; rather, they wear off a bit at a time as your tool or weapon is used.
A sturdy Vial that can contain otherwise uncontainable mixtures.
Its also possible to apply an anointment to an applicable item using a smithing table. This is particularly useful for two-handed weapons or other situations where you might find yourself not having enough hands. The anointment takes the role of a smithing template in this process.