What is DMSO?
DMSO in the medicine cabinet is a handy pain reliever, made from natural products, and found to be effective for pain from ailments and injuries.
The letters DMSO are short for Dimethyl Sulfoxide; a by-product of kraft pulping, used as an industrial solvent. Being a sulfur compound, it has a slight garlic odor and many therapeutic properties for human health.
What is it used for?
DMSO can be used for over 300 ailments and is safe for humans, as well as, animals.
Here are a few:
- Nerve pain
- Arthritis
- Bruises
- Muscle pain
- Inflammation
What other things can it do?
Sulfur compounds are found in all human body cells, plant and animal cells, and are indispensable for life. They are needed for many chemical reactions, involved in the detoxification of drugs and other harmful toxins, and have clinical applications, in the treatment of :
- depression
- fibromyalgia
- arthritis
- interstitial cystitis
- athletic injuries
- congestive heart failure
- diabetes
- cancer
- aids
Tell me more!
Among the sulfur compounds, DMSO is probably the one that has the widest range and greatest number of therapeutic applications. Its pharmacological properties are beneficial in the prevention, relief, or reversal, of numerous diseases. (Morton, 1993)
DMSO in the medicine cabinet
DMSO in the medicine cabinet has therapeutic properties:
- An effective painkiller
- Reduces inflammation and swelling
- Stimulates healing
- Penetrates easily
- Calms nervous system
How do I apply it?
- Clean all areas where you intend to apply the DMSO.
- Use clean hands and nails.
- Do not apply to broken skin.
- Apply with a cotton ball or fingertips.
- Allow to penetrate 5-10 minutes.
- Wipe off with a paper towel and discard.
DMSO can come in liquid, roll-on, and gel forms found in natural food stores and pharmacies. I get mine cheaper from Amazon.