What is dmso used for?

Answer 1

DMSO is a by product of the wood manufacturing process, Di Methyl Sulfoxide and is used as an alternative treatment for sprains and strains. It has long been used to treat injuries on horses, and more recently in humans. it is especially popular in Germany. The show 60 Minutes touted is as the next great pain treatment in the late 60's, but mysteriously, that show stopped discussing it. Some people think because it's effective in reducing pain and inflammation. But it cannot be marketed because it's a natural substance, the big pharma companies see it as a threat who instead remind everyone of it's side effects (drying of the skin and onion garlic breath to the user).

It comes in various forms (gel, liquid roll on, spray) available in health food stores or online such as eBay "as a solvent only". I only use the 99 per cent pure stuff - do not use the industrial grade. When I sprained my ankle (the doc said it was category 1), he told me to ice it for 48 hours and keep my leg elevated. It would take over 2 weeks to heal. But I applied a 70 per cent DMSO in water roll on every hour for 6 hours, then every two hours unless I was asleep. My skin was all peeled and itchy, but in 5 days, I could walk with no crutches and no pain. I had to take less Advil because it blocked the pain as well. I love the stuff, and it's fairly cheap (less than $8 for a 4 oz bottle)