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Where to Buy DMSO Locally
Posted by Barb (Usa) on 08/19/2016
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I get dmso at the farm store, too. If it's good enough for million dollar horses, it's good enough for me. It has to say not for human use or it would be regulated and you wouldn't be able to get it. Your lightbulbs probably say don't eat them, too. It's all government regulations gone amuck.
Sore Throat
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, Usa) on 07/06/2016 541 posts
I just read that in a DMSO book. It's 1 teaspoon in a couple ounces of water or juice. Once or twice per day - once per day for regular use and twice for problems and then after it's done its thing you cut back to once again.
I just made a tiny batch of DMSO lotion (50% DMSO and 50% aloe) and put it on one side of my neck to see what a topical application would do to a sore throat.
I definitely taste it AND my ear popped open - which is where my sore throat originated. I can feel it in my throat too - like it's sort of "diffusing" the soreness. Still hurts when I swallow but it's only been about 10 minutes.
I was actually looking for info on using it topically, for my daughter's boyfriend who has shoulder stuff from old sports injuries. Apparently you can use it topically even for internal issues, which makes sense but surprised me.
I'm getting ready to make some ear drops (50% DMSO and 50% distilled water). I didn't even know my ear was plugged up until it popped open! COOL!
Where to Buy DMSO Locally
Posted by Betty A. (Manti, Utah) on 03/11/2015
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I found my 99.9% pure DMSO in the animal treatment area of the local farm supply store. Ignore the part on the label that says that it is not for human consumption. That is to keep you-know-who happy. It is very reasonable in price there, also.
Bone Spur
Posted by Jorge (Redmond, Wa) on 02/01/2015
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
DO NOT DO WHAT NICK SUGGESTED. First of all, taking your blood pressure medication with DMSO will cause the amount consumed to rapidly filter into your bloodstream, which may cause a precipitous drop in your blood pressure. Second of all, blood pressure medications are designed to reach a certain concentration in your blood for a given amount of time; even though it will be more rapidly absorbed, the final concentration, if you use 1/10th of a pill, will be 1/10th of normal. This is a bad idea all around.
Bone Spur
Posted by Patty (Pennsylvania) on 10/24/2017
Alicia, I am on thyroid scripts also. I felt anxious first taking the DMSO but at the tine I had a dose of CBD oil in my system also. DMSO of what I have read states that you must be careful because the DMSO will increase the efficacy of the other meds that you are on. I cut my thryoid meds down to half the dose and so far everything is fine, in that respect. Think about that with your BP meds, if that may be better for you while on DMSO. Otherwise, it is like you are increasing your BP meds which may be harmful. Chest tightening is a concern that should not be taken lightly. I had that happen once when taking Imitrex a few years back and the dr took me off that med. I was not on DMSO back then so it had nothing to do with that. Good health to you!
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Ryan (Waco, Tx.) on 12/07/2015
It was the magnesium.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Man (America) on 12/30/2013
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I have been very satisfied with the DMSO I bought from Robert L. Brock at DMSO.net his DMSO is 99.996 % pure. That is good enough for me. All I could find local is 99 % and that leaves 1% of unknown. That might be fine for a silver coin but not for DMSO. I know this stuff is pure because it freezed right at the tempurature of the chemical. It was 65 degrees and it was frozen solid. The freezing point is 65.4 degrees of pure DMSO.
Acne
Posted by Riles (Australia) on 01/19/2018
DMSO is a good carrier Gri Court, that is why you should be careful.
How to Store DMSO
Posted by Fred (Malton, Ontario) on 04/15/2013
All manufacturers use PP, Poly-propylene, #2 in recycling triangle, or HDPE, high-density polyethylene, #1 in recycling triangle, to ship DMSO.
I tried to measure off a little DMSO using kitchen type measuring spoon, and in a few seconds it took the shine off of the spoon. It also melts rubber, esp. Nitrile, which is popularly called "synthetic". Glass is probably best, but hard to find DMSO in glass, and it's expensive. People have used industrial grade DMSO, which is not clean at all, and they live. Except one ingredient which may be in it, which is deadly in larger amounts, or if used for a long time - acetone. I don't know if it can be smelled (smells like nail polish) in small percentege, but I wouldn't risk it. But I am not half-worried about plastic, if it's the right kind. I have a large syringe to measure bigger quantity, I put DMSO on it, and it rooled right off, as if the plastic is greasy, so it's unlikely to do anything.
Now I am drinking it, 2 teaspoons a day, you need grapefruit juice or tomato juice, it tastes awful, but it's harmless. I recommend a book "DMSO: Nature's healer" by Dr. Morton Walker, it explains everything about it. Clinics use it IV - Intra Veinus, orally, injections etc. , in combination, it's completely safe. But he warns to get familiar with possible side effects, they are not harmful but may be scary (for nothing, they go away)
Migraines
Posted by Kate B (South Alabama) on 04/23/2016
I get my DMSO at Tractor Supply. You should be able to get it at any large Feed and Seed or maybe pet supply. Its about 8.00 bucks for 16 oz bottle. If you got a besty who works for a veterinarian or who is a vet, get them to order it for you through their business.
Migraines
Posted by Tina (Washington) on 02/13/2023
Can we use apple juice instead or any other type of juice with it instead of monster C. Also do we have to use peroxide with it? I'm looking for an oral solution for 1 tsp dmso to go into. Thank you for any help. I read the book however I only see orange juice (I can not have)used and now your cocktail. Thank you.
Burns
Posted by Bill (Santa Ana, ca) on 09/03/2007
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I burned my finger one day at home. I quickly grabbed the DMSO washed my finger, poured it over the finger. The pain and swelling stopped immediately. No subsequent problems. While winter hiking in the Sierras a girl in our group burned her hand on a hot stove. I applied the DMSO from my backpack. She came to me the next morning to say she had no distress at all from the burn.
I also used it on my mother's face when she fell on the cement smashing her glasses and nose. It moved the blood right out. The next day she had yellowing of the skin. Great stuff. I carry it everywhere.
Ulcers, Parasites, Digestive Issues
Posted by Roy (Harrisville, MI) on 03/09/2025
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When I was in my early twenties, (I am now 71) my cousin, and I went to Jamaica. After my morning shower, which was cold, I brushed my teeth and gargled with some pretty gnarly tasting water.
Upon climbing the stairs to my room, I noticed an open air cistern on top of the building, where I had just showered. That was obviously the source of the water for my shower, etc. It was also the source of a myriad of parasites and bacteria that I became infected with.
Lizards, birds, and small, furry animals, etc. had been drinking and relieving themselves in that cystern that I drank from. What a cruel trick! For literally decades, I suffered with digestive issues and overwhelming pain. God only knows what that water contained.
Nothing that I ever tried helped to ease my suffering. Apparently many bacteria, such as H pylori are protected by tenacious bio films, which make them almost impossible to eradicate.
I tried literally hundreds of remedies over the decades to ease my suffering, all to no avail. I had constant, horrible pain from gas, indigestion, parasites, fungus and ulcers.
The bio films protected the H. Pylori bacteria, which was causing my problems. Nothing I ever tried could break through the bio films. Enter DMSO. Dimethyl Sulfoxide is an industrial solvent, which is derived from Pine trees. It has a long history of use in sports injuries. It's also used in equestrian circles to ease the pain of horse injuries. It has a unique quality that makes it a fantastic transdermal compound. When applied to clean skin, it can be combined with other natural compounds, and it will carry the compound through the skin and into the bloodstream. Understanding the properties of DMSO, I had a hunch that because of its intense solvent properties that I may be able to use it to break the biofilms.
I combined 99.9% pure DMSO, approved for clinical use, with pure distilled water, a 50/50 blend. I began taking two 1ml droppers full, orally, twice a day. I then rinsed my mouth with another glass of distilled water. I took this on an empty stomach, so it didn't react with the contents of my stomach. I followed this procedure for two weeks, and VOILA!!! My ulcer pain vanished. I no longer had painful gas. My digestion improved, and my gluten intolerance was dramatically improved. I'm not willing to say that it completely healed me, but it did more to improve my digestion than anything else I have ever tried. My advice to anyone interested in trying this, is to first read up on dmso because it can be dangerous if improperly used. As always, I am not a doctor, so seek the advice of your health care provider
Long-Covid, Strokes
Posted by HisJewel (New York) on 04/23/2023
Hello Andra of Calgary, Alberta,
Researching can be fun and certainly wise if you are about to jump into a new adventure. I was up early this morning so I decided to help you in your research. I did not see any Pubmed studies for DMSO plaque cleaning. What I did find is two articles that can be helpful.
One article says:
"Some people claim that dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) helps to dissolve calcium deposits, but DMSO isn't approved for this purpose."
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-get-rid-of-calcium-deposits#qampa
The next article is a more flavorful, it says…
"Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. As a result, oxygen-rich blood flow is limited to both your organs and other parts of your body. Typical treatments involve lifestyle challenges like a healthy diet and exercise. In laboratory testing, DMSO has demonstrated its ability to delay the development of narrowing arteries induced by dietary cholesterol. It also suppresses the accumulation of cholesterol in tissues, despite severely elevated levels."
https://herbalmana.com/blogs/herbal-mana-blog/benefits-of-dmso-top-10-benefits-of-using-dmso-for-humans#:~:text=In laboratory testing, DMSO has demonstrated its ability, of cholesterol in tissues, despite severely elevated levels.
Long-Covid, Strokes
Posted by Gary (Kitchener On) on 08/13/2023
Hi jo12
I was like you 1-2 years ago. Way better now. Make sure you have 3 out of the 5 foods everyday. So easy and it works for me. 1 butter 2 avocado 3 egg 4 1 teaspoon coconut oil 5 1 teaspoon Olive Oil. These 5 foods are the best brain foods.. It took me about a month to notice a change, I have doing this for 3-4 years and I will not stop.
Take care jo12
Gary
Cold Sores
Posted by Kristi LMT (Moore, OK) on 03/03/2023
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2 drops of 99.9% DMSO with 2 drops of reverse osmosis water on a q-tip. Apply to cold sore area. With 1 application, mine was completely gone in 4-6 hours. It was applied within hours of the start of it.
Internal Use
Posted by Joseph (Stockton, CA) on 06/30/2021 73 posts
I am 79yrs old, been around for awhile and I found this site not long ago and I have read many comments, am using some of there natural things that have been posted, perhaps people will try things that I have posted. Now the real reason I am replying to this posting is your DMSO comment and you feeling that EC should debate you, well that is not the business they are in, AFTERALL who are you? You should be so glad that the Staff here posted your comment, I never would have. I used DMSO over 55 yrs ago, big deal. Be thankful your comment was accepted, hoping you go after Big PHARMA now. I love this site!
Arthritis, Cancer
Posted by martio (Ramapo NY) on 10/23/2022
Many people have asked Kenny to explain how to use dmso especially for cancer as he mentioned, Kenny has not been heard from Kenny is missing. I don't know if Kenny was honest with his information or not. Please people if you post any info, please explain the protocol that was used so you might help someone and avoid any anxieties. Thank you
EC: Hi Mario,
Kenny might not have signed up to be notified by email when someone replied to his post. Also, sometimes our auto-reply notifications end up in someone's junk mailbox and they never see it. That might explain his lack of response.
Staph, Split Skin, Wounds
Posted by Pegann L (NJ) on 04/20/2021
I was wondering if you could share how you take it orally as your “maintenance” program? How much of what purity, what do you mix it with, what do you put it in & how often you take it? I am very interested in your results as well, if you are willing to share?
Sinus Infections
Posted by Shelley (California) on 11/24/2017
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I have been using DMSO in a spray bottle 3 pumps every 30 minutes for sinus infection. Have been doing this for 1 days. It is finally breaking up.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Fred (Nicaragua) on 09/17/2016
Perhaps if your husband would use a little also he wouldn't smell it on you. Like eating an onion, if both people eat a little neither smells it.
DMSO and Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Sheila (Maryland) on 08/12/2022
I use both in a nebulizer daily, one part each of DMSO, H2O2, and sterile saline. Others may want a milder mixture, but I have been using this for 3 months now with great results for my COPD.
General Feedback
Posted by Bill Leach (Idaho, Usa) on 10/04/2014
Roberta,
Veterinary DMSO is pharmaceutical grade. What you MUST avoid is industrial grade primarily because of the trace solvents present.
DMSO Combinations
Posted by Sean (Florida) on 07/07/2017
I have been working with dmso for years... read and studied clinical trials... sprayer is not a good idea!
Another note. Colloidal silver is not a cure all. It does have unique properties that will kill single cell organisms, bacterial or viral. Aids, cancer, herpes etc .... however it is very important to do your homework! Before you administer to your self or anyone else......
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Tommo (Thailand) on 06/09/2020
I am not qualified in any way but if I had the ear problem I would try mixing the DMSO with Colloidal Silver and put a few drops in. Slowly slowly.
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Water, S-o-t-r (Albuquerque, N.m.) on 10/23/2010
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Whenever using DMSO I always mix it with Rhus Tox ointment (available through any Homeopathic Lab or retail source) to protect against skin reactions which are common with DMSO and which were the excuse used by the Feds to not approve DMSO for human use. This has worked with many dozens of persons and hundreds of applications.
Burns
Posted by Pammy (Malibu, California, United States) on 07/03/2010
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One of the most amazing treatments I have ever used is DMSO for burns. I have had serious burns and minor burns.
Usually I just open the container and slap a big tablespoon of DMSO on the burn. It is best to do it right away. I keep it on for about 1/2 hr. I keep a jar in my kitchen for the possibilities of getting burned at the stove. It takes the pain away immediately and the pain never comes back. You can apply a little each day for awhile, but I have not found that necessary. I wish every one knew about this as burns can be so painful. And the burns heal up nicely.
It is either Canada or Alaska that they use DMSO in ER for burns. Blessings to all. Pammy
How to Store DMSO
Posted by Robin (MD) on 07/13/2022
Leaded glass? Need we inquire any further?
How to Store DMSO
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 04/04/2016
Dear Stephen,
I have some DMSO gel. I mixed it with colloidal silver and put it into a glass bottle that had a glass eyedropper to it. This made it easy to get it out by the drop as needed. It helps to avoid the plastic issue. (Though my DMSO did come in a plastic container! )
I could have mixed it with distilled water, but was wanting to use it to deliver colloidal silver deeper into the body. The gel would have to be mixed with something I think, to be able to get it thin enough to come out of the eye dropper.
~Mama to Many~
Pain Relief
Posted by Gg (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia) on 11/12/2009
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DMSO topical application
I used DMSO for the first time last night (topically), as a guinea pig test before using it on my boyfriend's back.
On another note, the pain relief was amazing! I hadn't realised how much my feet normally hurt. I have a condition called "Haglund's Deformity" and also some excess bone in my feet which causes me much pain. I wasn't having a "sore feet" day, but I noticed with utter amazement after trying it on 1 foot only that the other was was actually hurting quite a bit. I must be so used to it that I ignore it normally. The foot I tried the DMSO on felt "buoyant", that's the only was I can describe it. Light and slightly tingly, complete absence of pain or aching. And I only applied it at 3 points on the skin! I'm looking forward to experimenting more with this amazing substance, and hoping it will provide some relief for my BF who suffers from "Scheuermann's Disease".
I just had a question for anyone with experience -- it's left my skin puckered and dry feeling, like when you been in the bath too long and you "prune", only it's dried out now. Will this go away??? I would assume it does but I'm hoping I haven't done myself any permanent damage! I left cotton swabs soaked in the solution on my skin for about half an hour and it stung so i took them off, then noticed this skin effect.
Pain Relief
Posted by Mariam (Roanoke, Va) on 08/02/2012
DO NOT USE DMSO FULL STRENGTH@ 99% DMSO is a powerful agent and some of you are using it full strength and out of plastic roll on containers which is not advisable. It must be used and stored out of glass as it will take some of the plastic with it if used from plastic. It must be applied from a small glass container to which you have cut it at least by HALF if it is a 50% solution, even with 70%. It will work if used responsibly but it is caustic if you apply it to the skin without diluting it with water or aloe and it will burn and damage tissues initially before they heal at full strength. You could even get a swollen tongue as epithelial cells slough off too quickly so exercise caution. And please remember, Whatever it touches goes into the skin with it.
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Kim (SouthWestern Ontario, Canada) on 09/27/2008
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Please be advised that DMSO is highly absorbed into the bloodstream and has a high risk of causing sterilization in humans. Although I highly recommended pain and swelling reliever one should use great caution when applying it to an animal by wearing gloves or know for a fact you are done having children before using it on yourself. I have used the product for many many years on horses and never apply it without gloves on.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Truth-be-known (Austin, Tx) on 10/20/2010
Great! .. Just be careful with using DMSO with Saran Wrap... For the chemicals in the plastic Saran Wrap will go directly into your bloodstream via the DMSO! ... I don't think you want that.
Herpes
Posted by Phillip (Uk) on 10/30/2014
When using dmso, which is better, gel or liquid for hsv2? Thanks
Peripheral Neuropathy, Shingles and Arthritis
Posted by Maria (A.C.T) on 10/31/2022
Dear Old Fart, Eucalyptus Oil sent those shingles right back in where they came from. Not a cure, but in my case complete relief for several years and when they made another appearance this year, I sent them back in again.
Asthma
Posted by Rob (South Africa) on 07/02/2022
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My wife is on (10%-DMSO) and Colloidal-Silver through the Nebulizer.
We separately do 5ml (10%-DMSO) and then 5ml Colloidal.
Her terrible coughing has improved 90% within the first day.
She had Asthma as a child.
Arthritis
Posted by Vera (Colorado) on 11/30/2024
I recently discovered that I have pre-diabetic issues and that my edema is connected to that. Been having swollen ankles off and on for several years. Well, I embarked on weekly water fasts 2 months ago, and the difference for the better is quite pronounced. Yeah! :-)
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Barbara (Ohio) on 05/15/2022 3 posts
BevilNC,
Thank you for the information.
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 07/21/2021 541 posts
I would simply pour some into my palm and rub it in. If and when it became uncomfortable, I'd lightly rinse, rub the water into my hands, shake and let dry.
Internal Use
Posted by Charity (faithville, Us) on 06/29/2021
ORH, you can hang on and around as long as you desire. He gives us the desires of our heart. Now that is not to say you won't have a fight on your hands to make that real. I study body, mind, and spirit and lately the battle for me has gotten down to the last straw and I plan on winning. You might like some people I follow to engage the battle with supernatural strength . I am not that smart, just really stubborn and born a goat, induced me for a tax break on new years eve. I think the scapegoat. I been circling the wilderness with every ones sin on my back.
This pastor did a controversial medical procedure and ended up with his life and now helps others.
MY STORY: 9 YEARS BATTLE & VICTORY over STAGE 4 MELANOMA. How faith and repentance brought healing. - YouTube
I been chewing on this bone for over two years and I will not let go until I get all that is in it to bring to me revelation of what I already have.
You've Already Got It!: Week 1, Day 1 - YouTube
I follow health sites and relational sites and spiritual sites. I am body mind and spirit and they all affect me. Love heals.
I don't like anything watered down, I want the full effect of what is out there, no lies, no games, no manipulations.
Placebo, a wake up call to the Church by Howard Pittman
I hope you get to read this and partake in the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Blessings, Charity
I read the MSM book years ago and use it daily with vitamin C.
Where to Buy: Canada
Posted by Slauwkoo (Manitoba) on 04/07/2021
Where in Canada can one get DMSO? I have tried at farm supply stores, drug stores and hardware stores but no one has even heard of DMSO.
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Art (California) on 05/15/2022 2521 posts
Renee,
DMSO is a solvent and plastic is known to leach. Although quite convenient, possibly not the safest method for application because the nature of a spray bottle is that it holds the fluid in the plastic pump even when not in use. That means the solvent is in contact with the plastic 24/7 and there is no practical way to determine if the plastic has leached into the solvent. Is it worth the risk, since DMSO is well noted for carrying things through the skin barrier?
Art
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Judy (California) on 01/09/2016
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I have used DMSO 99.9% pure once using my fingertips and found that it "dehydrated" them, which lasted all night. I would recommend using another method if not diluting it.
Bone Spur
Posted by Nick (Muntinlupa, Philippines) on 11/24/2014
DMSO is known to potentate other substances, such as drugs. The Blood pressure drugs will be much more effective in getting into the cells, and work better. I read a person could use up to 10 times less medication and get the same results. Make sure you don't take the BP meds at the same time you apply the DMSO. Make sure they are separated by 4 or more hours.
Blood Pressure drugs and DMSO should never be mixed together or taken with each other. The pressure will fall too low.
If you are brave enough, you could take 1/10th BP drug and DMSO and monitor BP to see what the effects are. You might even be able to stop taking the BP drugs all together with time and experience. Just be careful.
General Feedback
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 04/17/2015
Dear Glo,
I have 99.9% DMSO that I got at the farm store. I just dilute it for topical use. I believe that it is not recommended to use more than 70% DMSO topically. So, you could dilute 2/3 DMSO with 1/3 distilled water to get about 66%, which is close enough, I think. I have also diluted it half and half with castor oil, Colloidal Silver, Aloe Gel, and Mullein Root tincture, depending on what I am treating.
I have found it helpful and hope you do, too!
~Mama to Many~
Medical Grade vs Industrial DMSO
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 01/11/2014
Anne,
You can get the pure DMSO on line from "Dr Jacobs DMSO" and can see a great 3 part video on DMSO by googling "dr Jacobs DMSO 60 minutes youtube"...
