The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Dee (Ca) on 03/29/2015
Be very careful with DMSO. It's a great product but remember it will carry anything it's connected to through the skin - bacteria, viruses, dirt. So while its anti-inflammatory properties are great and you hook it up with the Ellawood to get it in, it can also take anything else so you have to have a scrupulous technique and make sure your hands are clean. Make sure you got medical grade DMSO for that matter.
DMSO + Lugol's Iodine
Posted by B (Nevada, US) on 01/22/2015
You used a couple dropper fulls of 2%, that is a lot! Even after the chernoybl nuclear fallout in europe people close were told to take no more than 1-5 drops a day to protect their thyroids of lugols 2% by medical doctors.
Oil Pulling With DMSO
Posted by Frank (Rochester, Ny) on 03/02/2014
I would be careful using DMSO as an oil pulling "oil". The bacteria from any dental plague in your mouth will get absorbed into your bloodstream and might cause heart problems like Infectious Endocarditis. If I were you, I would only use the traditional oils that have been used for centuries in this particular technique.
DMSO and Aloe Vera
Posted by Mike 62 (Denver, Colorado) on 12/30/2013
★★★★★
Right on Man from America: The joint formula I use says right on the tube that the aloe vera base carries the herbal extracts into the joint. Like you, I add cayenne for heat. Works great all the time.
Pain
Posted by Man (America) on 12/30/2013
Update:
I made a bottle of cayenne extract with coconut oil and a spot of kosher glycerin and I put it on the shelf. I picked it up yesterday off the shelf and have not yet used it. It is too late to try it today because I have already applied a blend I made yesterday and I don't want to confuse the experiment. I like yesterday's blend which is DMSO, glycerine, Aloe Vera juice and homemade cayenne extract in alcohol. So far I am liking the blend. It is mild, yet still generates a heat pad affect. I may try this type of blend with Extract of Bhut Jolokia extract. It will be very hot I am certain but for a bad flare up it would probably be perfect for the relief. Thank you, and I am going back to work.
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"...
Pain Relief
Posted by Mystic Sage (Cutler Bay, Florida) on 07/15/2012
★★★★★
I purchased DMSO gel 99.9 pure with 10% Distilled water. I had excruciating pain on the tail bone from physical work around the house, as in moving furniture. I figured I would take a chance and just try it so I first used the roll-on with the same percentage of the gel, first. It felt as if the pain was never going to cease but I was not going to give up so easily. I applied DMSO (once) for two days. I thought that if the pain still persisted on the third day, I would consult with a physician. Well, on the third day, I felt no pain at all, as if it were never there!
In reading some of the entries on here, I have become quite curious in exploring DMSO further. I would like to know if everyone here purchases DMSO in the same form. If I am to take it orally, do I purchase a different form other than gel, or can I still use the gel that I currently have? How are many of you on this thread figuring out what measurements are needed for your ailments. Someone mentioned douching and I, too, am curious as to how it can be done and what form is used. Should DMSO and MSM be used together? I am just discovering information about MSM. Another member mentioned a book on it and I am going to purchase a copy. If anyone can answer or outline information on what I need, please do so. I believe in DMSO.
Pain Relief
Posted by Kate B (Southern Ala) on 04/23/2016
Get DMSO at Tractor Supply. 16 oz for 8.00 bucks
Recommended DMSO Books
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile, Tn Usa ) on 07/17/2012
HU U MYSTIC SAGE, , , , , , , , , ,
This is not the only natural medical thing that gives me concern that the Traditional Medical folks fight tooth and nail. We have cleaned out our blood vessels with EDTA Chelation and have used the CEDSA to learn of the parasites that have taken us over. That is now a thing of the past. We main line Glutithione to avoid Dementia. We have yet to receive the blood test results that was developed by Purdue U that tells you 5 to 7 years ahead of time that you have cancer on the way and has a protocol to combat the problem. That will be a biggie.
These are all things to keep you from having these problems. I am just a lowly Ch E. But I think DMSO works best as a carrier in an IV situtation. Dr. Jacob is the authority on DMSO, but the Gov. has cowed this great man.
My latest project is to use a lowly Egg Plant solution to treat the Actinic Kerartosis which covers my face before it becomes cancerous.
Love you all ======ROBERT HENRY=====
Internal Use
Posted by Jerry (Sprngville, Al. ) on 12/26/2011
PLEASE : Use food grade DMSO for all human use, buy the book (dmso nature's healer) there are all grades of dmso; horses, swimming, industry, be smart and read up on things before you do harm to yourself.
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by A (Wind, Ont) on 09/22/2010
★★★★★
How to Use DMSO
Response- to take anything above the chest 5-10% solution. Anything below the chest you can go higher. Internal use I have mixed it with wormwood in a 5% soultion and have used tsp amounts without any issue--remember this is a solvent so as a solvent this will penetrate lipids and the brain is a lipid so anything north of the chest line- reduce this will apply as well with some of the essential oils. Some are potent solvents and penetrents. Hope this helped.
How to Store DMSO
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 01/18/2014
Dear Sojourner,
I think I would err on the side of caution and throw it out.
~Mama to Many~
How to Store DMSO
Posted by Rita (Broomall, Pa) on 12/11/2014
Leaded crystal is very dangerous. If you put alcohol in it, lead will leach into the liquid. Therefore, I imagine the same would be true of DMSO. I put nothing in leaded crystal containers. It's not worth taking the chance of consuming lead.
Pain Relief
Posted by Redcairo (Miami, Ok) on 05/19/2013
The way DMSO works means that it is very dehydrating to skin. After you use it, maybe 10 minutes later, put some quality oil on your skin, I use castor oil but it can be anything that is healthy. You'll need this to rehydrate the skin.
Broad Benefits
Posted by DanaFricke (Bastrop, LA) on 06/21/2009
★★★★★
I read about DMSO in Kevin T.'s book. I was interested enough to buy it and try it for sinus headaches. I mixed 2 tablespoons DMSO in 3oz of filtered water & 1oz hydrogen peroxide. This solution sprayed and inhaled helped a lot with sinus headaches and colds.
I dropped a blow dryer on my pinky toe slashing my toe open about 1/2 an inch. It was a horrible cut and the pain was extreme. It hurt so bad and I lost so much blood (I had just got out of a hot tub) I nearly passed out. My husband helped me to the bed. I asked him to get me the DMSO spray. He sprayed it on my toe (one tiny squirt for starters in case it made things worse) and I felt immediate relief so I asked him to spray it real good. The pain totally disappeared. The toe had already started turning black along with the toe next to it. I covered my foot with a loose damp towel and just laid there for 20 minutes. My husband was after me to go to hospital to get stitches because it was bleeding so bad. He opened the towel while he was telling me if it was still bleeding I had to get stitches. Well to our surprise the wound had closed. The blackness was now pink. So I didn't have to go to the hospital and come home or die from a staph infection received from the hospital.
2 other incidents it healed were:
1.) A wound where a knife was stabbed under the finger nail of a child (the child was trying to open a toy w/ a knife against parents wishes - not my child) - healed with 48 hours
2.) A wound where the hand was caught in a trolling motor propeller. - healed within 24 hours
Both people received immediate relief.
I also use it about twice a year for carpal tunnel syndrome. I apply 90% DMSO to my wrist and keep a wet paper towel nearby. When it starts to sting I wipe the stinging area removing the DMSO, by the time each area has been wiped the symptoms are gone and my hand is back to normal. I'm always careful with it and totally clean. My theory is if you can't drink it don't get it near DMSO when using DMSO.
Dana
Herpes
Posted by Dan (Tennessee) on 10/05/2016
Arginine and almonds will make my herpes break out. Arginine was promoted for adding strength and muscle size while working out, gets a big promo from the body building world and it works BUT IF YOU HAVE HERPES IT'S LIKE PUTTING GAS ON A FIRE. If you just have to have arginine, take Lysine. Lysine is good for putting a dampener on viruses like herpes etc.
General Feedback
Posted by bluenite (Czech Republic) on 08/10/2025
It is definitely good to be extremely careful when applying it in general. It is a solvent with a high potential for cell penetration.
Personally, I try 99.9% and dilute it to 70 or 50%, or less. I also use it internally, in combination with orange juice. My initial problem is neuropathy in my feet, cramps, and chronic inflammationcaused by lyme neuroborreliosis. It's a long road, nothing happens quickly, and it affects everyone differently. For example, I am not bothered by the smell of garlic or oysters at all, even in the highest concentration. I don't want to see antibiotics for inflammation; I treat it naturally.
Best regards, Peter
Internal Use
Posted by Roxie (Michigan) on 06/21/2022
★★★★★
I think Dr. Jacobs ingested some DMSO everyday.
Arthritis
Posted by Devonviolet (East Texas) on 11/30/2024
Not necessarily. You can't make a blanket statement about what causes peripheral edema. Yes, kidney failure can cause it. However, it could also be caused by a sluggish lymph system or low functioning thyroid gland.
Internal Use
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 07/01/2021 554 posts
ORH - just to be clear, as an explorer, I enjoy dialogue but I don't do "debate" which is why I failed to read past the first lines of either of your remarks. I merely skimmed them and didn't realize I'd offended you. I won't apologize because it wasn't my intention but I shan't bother you again. Best wishes.
Internal Use
Posted by Tessa (Okanagan) on 06/30/2021
Hi Cindy (Illinois) -
I felt a great comfort reading your experience about death - a very interesting awesome ride.
We all die eventually. Your description was natural and logical - after all, it is part of life. No judgement. Nothing to be afraid of.
Thank you, Cindy. I always enjoy your postings!
Take care,
Tessa
Internal Use
Posted by HisJewel (North Carolina) on 07/01/2021
Death and Life Experiences
I have heard many tell of how they went from earth, to Glory and back to earth stories.
And if you are not a resident within the gates of pearls or the gate of hell you have simply been given more time.
Almost every one that I have heard tell the story of the Light, and many tell of feeling liquid love around them, even those who did not believe in Love.
If you are back in your body there is more to the life and death story to experience.
My brother tell's of how in his young gang banging days, at about 16 years old he almost died. I know that he was almost beaten to death with a baseball bat. His friends called mother and said he was dead.
He told me of his tunnel and light experience. He repeats his story usually when a friend dies. Yet he knows he did not make the whole trip. And if anyone says they are in a better place, he asks how do you know have you been there?
I try to console him by saying, maybe the speaker is saying heaven is better than hell.
Arthritis, Cancer
Posted by Lonnette (Orlando, Florida) on 04/11/2021
Hello, great story. Can you tell us how you personally take your dmso? Do you drink it or rub it on your skin? Thank you .
Arthritis, Cancer
Posted by Michelle (NSW) on 04/20/2021
I have been taking DMSO and Vitamin C to treat Stage 1V cancer. It hasn't helped yet, but it's only been one month.
Any experience using DMSO and Colloidal Silver or Cesium Chloride?
Arthritis, Cancer
Posted by Stefanie (Jonesboro, Ar ) on 02/06/2022 1 posts
Hello Kenny. I'm very interested in knowing how often you take DMSO for arthritis and if you take it with distilled water or with something else and would the dosage be the same for treating cancer? Also, I would love to learn more about wild lettuce and how it is used. Thanks so much for sharing.
Arthritis, Cancer
Posted by Jen (Cape Coral) on 12/17/2022
Look up joe tippens
Nebulizing DMSO
Posted by Eileen (New Jersey) on 04/05/2021
I tried the DMSO in a nebulizer and it ate through the plastic. If anybody can recommend a solution to nebulizing DMSO, I'd appreciate it- I don't want to be inhaling fumes from melting plastic. Thanks
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Bob (USA) on 11/25/2020
Try a small glass spray bottle.
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Reina (Groningen Netherlands) on 04/06/2021
A spray bottle has plastic parts, I would not use that for DMSO.
Types of DMSO
Posted by Jamal (Riyadh, Ksa) on 03/28/2017
Hi R.Henry,
Please, what is the difference between the dmso derived from the black liquor, and the one that is made from methane gas? Which one to use.
Best regards,
jamal
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Sebastian (Ottawa, Ontario) on 03/03/2017
I too began to use DMSO a few days ago and initially did not notice any smell or weird taste as I was expecting. Later on I noticed that there was a very subtle smell after all, the kind that you might not even notice yourself, but only your partner will :) Luckily my wife is with me on the experiment so she doesn't mind.
I also heard that the smell or taste is more often seen in men than in women.
Regarding the stinging and sunburn-like sensation - I had that as well. It also depends on what part of the body you are applying it to. Neck and shoulders tend to be the most sensitive, while knees and elbows can tolerate concentrated DMSO. Diluting the DMSO a bit more took care of the issue. Also, when I mistakenly put some strong DMSO on my face and it started burning like crazy and got red and scary, a few drops of diluted lavender oil fixed it in just a few minutes.
Where to Buy: USA
Posted by Vikki D. (Columbus, Ga) on 10/29/2016
★★★★★
I got the 99.9% pure pharmaceutical grade on Amazon. It is very inexpensive for a big glass bottle.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Gri (Spain) on 08/21/2016
My husband doesn't smoke and doesn't use DMSO and when I do use the 70% gel topically, he says that the whole room stinks like sulphur (garlic, onion smell) although I can't even smell it in my own breath, he can. He says it's a romance killer. Because of that I skip going to the gym when on it.
Sore Throat
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, Usa) on 07/08/2016 554 posts
★★★★★
The DMSO fixed my sore throat before it spread to full blown, on both sides. It also, apparently, eliminated some swelling in my neck that I hadn't realized WAS swelling. Not sure what that's about.
Haven't used the ear drops yet but put some of the DMSO aloe on a q-tip and ran that around in both ears, which are now popping - both on their own and when I swallow. So that' at approximately 5 minutes. Interesting.
DMSO and Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by William Barrett (NV) on 12/26/2022
What are the dosages of hydro & DMSO with sterile water for COPD? Is it still working and for how long do you take it?
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Sean (Fl) on 10/03/2015
DMSO can be administered via-oral topical or iv.
DMSO Combinations
Posted by Rod (Portland, Oregon) on 05/22/2016
It is called "solvation." It is not, strictly speaking, a chemical reaction, as the molecules themselves are not altered--only their nearest-neighbor relationships change. The DMSO molecules like to be in contact with water molecules -- the total energy is lower, therefore potential energy is released as heat. The same thing happens when you mix salt with water, though the effect is too small to notice.
Oil Pulling With DMSO
Posted by Man (Sojouring America) on 02/28/2014
I am looking into this idea of "Oil Pulling". And if it does work, why would DMSO not be a good idea? DMSO has some of the characteristics of an oil. I started last night with DMSO and I did it this morning too. I used pure 99.9 percent pure DMSO. It has a warming effect. I did not find it objectionable at all. (If I kick the bucket, please ignore anything I have ever said because I never met Jack, and not know Jack).
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Justin (Chiapas, Mexico) on 02/19/2014
Hello to Dave at Fountain Inn.
Thanks so much for yor response. Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. I just broke my first fast- a 72 hour dry fast. Wow. That was by far one of the most intense experiences that I have ever willingly put myself through. Especially because for the last two weeks my bowels were totally out of wack and having so much diarea. I think I went into the fast very much dehydrated. Then on top of that I am and always have been very thin with probably -50 % body fat. So I immediately turned into a living skeleton. That is why I didn't continue. I was in fact feeling really good. No healing reactions to speak of. actually I had a surprising amount of mental and physical energy. at times I felt like I was flying. And my bowels feel much better, having given them a vacation. But in the end I just let myself be consumed by fantasies of water, flowing rivers and pools of sweet colorful juice. I was living always just out of reach of the most mouth life saving mirage. And finally on the third night when I first looked at myself in the mirror I was shocked to see the grissle I had reduced myself too. I was thinking to continue fasting but I was concerned that if I passed through another night I just may disappear all together.
Now I am two days into breaking the fast. Slowly slowly. chewing my water and fresh coconut water. Yesterday I drank a the juice of the most heavenly watermelon. Today more water, coconut water and maybe some mango juice. mmmm I can't wait.
you may be right Dave aboat the Montezuma's Revenge. I have never had it before so it very well could be that. last month I inquired at a few "naturista" - health food/ supplement stores for ACV. I thought maybe I could get the good organic stuff, but they didn't have it. I was told that I could find it in the supermarket. Would definitely prefer the organic. Man that stuff is delicious. Now after spending more time on this Earth Clinic web site, I have read aboat how many people are using ACV for everything under the sun. So I will definitely try to get my hands on some.
That's cool that your were in Romania and Albania. Man I have wanted to check out Romania and that part of the world for quite some time. I hope to get over to Europe this summer to walk El Camino de Santiago. Then after was thinking that I could slowly make my way over to Macedonia and then maybe Bulgaria and then possibly winter over in Romania....hahaha, wouldn't that be nice and bone chilling. then pass the spring somewhere in Albania. Yes it is a very nice "what if" journey. I know one could spend a life time exploring each one of those countries, so maybe I'll make it to Macedonia and never leave.
Cool man. hey thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it. And like I said I am a big fan of DMSO. I am very curious to personally witness her healing powers in the future. If I may ask, why have you been using DMSO?
Yes this is a wonderful site. It feels like a community with concerned people trying to help each other out....such a beautiful thing. I spent a considerable amount of time reading aboat peoples personal testimonials using all kinds of treatments. most recently I have been reading all that I can on the uses of Turpentine for healing. I always thought it was poison but I see know that I was wrong. So I would love to get my hands on the purest Turpentine. As well as Fulvic acid/ Shilagit.....Nascent Iodine, Ormus. The list goes on.
Ok Dave, all the very best to you.....Justin
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by JOHN (HI) on 12/15/2020 6 posts
Justin, did you see this?
Miracle Mineral Supplement, often referred to as Miracle Mineral Solution, Master Mineral Solution, MMS or the CD protocol, is chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach. It is made by mixing aqueous sodium chlorite with an acid (such as the juices of citrus fruits or vinegar). This mixture produces chlorine dioxide, a toxic chemical that can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and life-threatening low blood pressure due to dehydration.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Paul (London UK) on 07/29/2022
The critical issue with chlorine dioxide (MMS) is the concentration. I have never used it, like apple cider vinegar. I'm afraid of its reaction with my Barrett's Esophagus. As for asking the doctor's advice, I am very wary of that due to most of them getting with the govt. narrative on Covid, Lockdowns, masks and jabs.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Marsh (Colorado) on 07/19/2021
Although this post is 7 years old, I just had an experience in Mexico after traveling there 3 times this year on business. Upon each return my system was a bit out of sorts. This month I had something like an IBS attack (stomach was in great pain which caused bad lower back pain). Acupuncture, DMSO and a low does of CBD/THS (2.5mg each) helped. After about 3 days of pain, I remembered the discomfort was similar to having a horrible parasite many years ago. Reintroduced an IBS elemental liquid diet with absorb plus (also bone broth) to calm inflamed intestines and 1/2t pure gum spirits of turpentine to kill whatever it was. I keep turp on hand and will start traveling with it in the future especially to third world countries. After the second day of the diet, the discomfort stopped but still eating foods that are easy to digest. I suggest researching absorb plus, and Dr. Jennifer Daniels about gum spirits.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Crsmcb (Missouri) on 08/08/2013
Quote from an Amazon.com review: "There is a Medical Grade and an Industrial Grade. You should ONLY use Medical Grade. The other is sold at hardware stores and is toxic. Furthermore, anything you put on your skin at the same time you use DMSO will penetrate immediately, so make sure it is not toxic. Ditto for clothing with strong dyes if your skin is still wet with DMSO. You will get 'garlic breath' seconds after use, which lasts 4-6 hrs. This is the sulfur breaking down in your body and producing sulfuric breath as waste, while also delivering oxygen to the muscles which are healed many times faster. This has also helped certain autistic children absorb somatropin (?) thru a dermal patch, which has alleviated a lot of food issues with certain types of autism... the rest can be read here:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R25Z3ID3GYAYU3/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R25Z3ID3GYAYU3 ;)
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Man (Sojouring America) on 03/17/2014
I don't notice the smell of DMSO for the most part. Apparently some people do. I had a clerk in a cheap store tell me today that she wanted me to do something about my odour because she said that somebody complained about the smell when I was in the store. I asked her how she knew that it was me? Then I asked the other obvious question: Are you going to shop for me? Where am I going to shop? Then I told her, "I have to take the medication that I have to take".
I didn't hear another word out of her. But she did not bother to even bag up my stuff that I bought.
I know there are many people taking DMSO and I have never heard of anyone complaining to anyone else.
I am thinking that people who smoke cigarettes may be more sensitive to the smell of DMSO. Can anyone echo that?
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Liz (Manchester Nh) on 12/15/2015
Re; ear infection; Before you do anything else you might want to go over to the "pets" section on this site where you will find something called "Blue Juice" for ear infections in dogs. Ahh hate to admit it but it works just as well in human ears. ( Yes, I tried it myself, no harm and it works swell.) Good luck hope you feel better!!!!
Plantar Fasciitis
Posted by Janice (Long Island, Ny.) on 06/12/2016
I was thinking about using DMSO for the same condition but am hesitant because it's your feet and you step on all kinds of dirt. Even if you put a sock on, I'm not sure if it's safe because of germs getting in there.
Where to Buy: Australia
Posted by Aussie John (Cairns) on 01/21/2018
Re buying DMSO in Australia - DMSOAU (
https://dmso.com.au/ )
are very well priced and of a high quality. Free shipping too. For those committed to DMSO, there are options for bulk prices which attract even better savings. I hasten to add that I am not in any way associated with this company - I provide this in the interests of community service.
I've bought some sprayer bottles (amber glass) on ebay for trans dermal applications, but am now concerned over comments here which indicated that some plastics are affected by DMSO. Does anyone have feedback in relation to possibly metal spray units. Of course, knowing my luck, there'll be a metal component which is also adversely affected! Still, any assistance / advice would be greatly appreciated.
In closing, thank you to all of you for your contributions and your questions. Many have proven to be significantly helpful in my ever widening search for improved health.
Regards,
John.
Hair Loss
Posted by Karen (Durango, Colorado) on 11/21/2010
A friend of mine uses Cedarwood oil, Yucca Extract, then DMSO on his head & he has new growth. His hair loss was pretty typical of most cases, the first to go are the front & the top of the back of his head. He's pretty encouraged, wasn't taking it very seriously when I started him on it but now he's the one reaching for the bottles.
Scars
Posted by Ronnie (Chicago, IL, USA) on 02/07/2009
Can the DSMO heal old Cellulitis scars? It's a skin infection caused by bacteria. Any info would be helpful. Thanks, Ronnie
Herpes
Posted by Sam (Boise, Idaho) on 03/26/2009
Very interested in the details of how you have used the DMSO. Do you apply it daily or only when you feel an outbreak coming on? ALSO, do you apply it to broken blisters/open wounds? many thanks, Sam
Herpes
Posted by Blue Monkey (Toronto, On) on 03/08/2012
Wow I've heard of DMSO more than a year ago but never actually used it. Anyone who suffers from years of cold sores needs to know about the High L-Lysine and Low L-Arginine diet. It is this high ratio that keeps viruses dormant. Stress depeletes l-lysine and so does sugar, exercise and sex and ongoing insufficient sleep which also reduces other stress coping chemistry. Think how many times outbreaks occur in conjunction with these events in your life.
It hs basically come down to my finding only 3 really high L-lysine low L-arginine foods.
PLAIN WHITE YOGURT (goats cuz cows are too polluted)
Quinoa (also Gluten Free and complete protein)
Figs wow what a super food, eat freah and dried year round
Any time I still feeling a tingle I go for the yogurt and it stops and dies very quickly. I only found Quinoa 2 years ago and figs last year. I have wanted to give up dairy for years and can't because I need the L-lysine basically to survive without sores.
NOW I am actually gonna go across the street and pick up a bottle on my way to the kitchen and stop eating yogurt for as long as possible ;^)
Thanks, I'll let you know how it goes. Blue Monkey
General Feedback
Posted by Art (California) on 07/30/2025 2723 posts
Hi bluenite,
I have only used DMSO to act as a solvent for other molecules and substances, as a pain reliever and as a transdermal penetration enhancer for other molecules and substances. While I found it worked well as a solvent and as a transdermal penetration enhancer, for me, it offered zero pain relief, but others have reported significant pain relief. I have not used it orally.
My main issue is the cleanliness required for safe use is difficult for me to maintain for any length of time as would be required for longer term testing. There is also the odor issue that has to be considered with longer term use. I understand that our bodies adapt to the smell fairly quickly, but not so much for others around us.
Art
General Feedback
Posted by bliss (Bali) on 07/31/2025
★★★★★
DMSO: My Multi-Purpose Miracle Liquid
Hi Peter! So, I've been slathering DMSO ( I bought on my skin and dabbing it in my eyes twice a day like it's some kind of mystical elixir—because apparently, I'm now part of the "glow like a firefly, see like a hawk" club. Our journey together began eight months ago when I decided to test gravity mid-hike and turned my knee into abstract art. DMSO swooped in like a biochemical superhero, playing the role of "I'm not a doctor, but I play one in my bathroom."
But wait—there's more! My six rescue dogs (yes, six… I collect needy furballs like they're Pokémon) also get the DMSO treatment when they're feeling off. I adjust the concentration -100%, 70%-50% for me and 70% 50% for my furry kids.
Oh, and sometimes I'll swirl a drop in my mouth like a weird, medicinal wine tasting when my tooth is acting up. Speaking of weird, my wobbly tooth has been getting the DMSO homemade toothpaste (50%) treatment, and so far, it's hanging on like a determined koala. Is it healing, or just clinging out of spite? Science may never know. I believe in re-minerizing my tooth (i had a root canal done long time ago) and refuse to part with it and replace it with a fake one.
The best part? No funky garlic smell—which, according to the internet, makes me either lucky or a mutant. Also, zero side effects, unless you count my dogs judging me hard every time I uncap the bottle. ("Here she comes with the weird liquid again…")
DISCLAIMER: This is my personal DMSO fanfic—not medical advice. Do your research (I read four books and scoured the internet. Yes - you can call me a nerd), proceed when you are comfortable and have trust with DMSO (my swiss army knife.)Knowledge, intention and belief are needed when I try something new.
Long-Covid, Strokes
Posted by Hollyhock (America ) on 04/07/2023
Thanks for posting this! I've had covid twice and I'm 68. Having problems with memory. I used to play piano and recently took it back up but find it so difficult. Lots of little things have been happening that I believe are related to long covid. I found pharmaceutical grade dmso online, but worried about ordering it because it will show up in my mailbox and since we still have freezing temps I don't want it to freeze. I will definitely be trying the teaspoon of dmso in distilled water! Thanks!
Long-Covid, Strokes
Posted by Sharon (Utah) on 04/21/2023
Hi, can you please tell me what brand, what percent of DMSO, and where you get it please. I have the Long Haul Covid and have had a very bad time of it. My WBC and platelets keep going down and I don't know why. My doc says it may just be my system trying to deal with the remnants of the virus. Not fun, my memory, energy, and just functioning has been a struggle. Hope to hear from you. Thank you.
Peripheral Neuropathy, Shingles and Arthritis
Posted by Deborah B. (WI) on 09/22/2022
I also have severe peripheral neuropathy. I have found if I apply magnesium lotion to my legs and feet and then I spray on DMSO before rubbing it in, it works well.
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Santo (New Territories) on 07/26/2024
Hi Roxanne, did you apply the DMSO 99.9% with your bare fingers or use gloves?
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Diane (Knoxville Tenn) on 06/17/2025
The DMSO Store has low-odor pharmaceutical grade DMSO. I was using the regular on my husband for stroke recovery and he smelled bad (like oysters), but when we switched to low-odor, I can't smell it at all.
Internal Use
Posted by ORH (TEN MILE, TN) on 06/08/2021
CINDY,,,,,,, ORH here, and do not defuse with DMSO, however, the CZ DMSO plant supervisor told me in 1966 that none of his employees had had a cold or flu while working working there. All that work in a chemical process plant inhale the fumes, at least they did in the 60's. One employee did get the flu, but got it when working as a vacation relief in another department. I guess from that, you might assume it has to be a continuous thing. Myself, I nebulize reduced Glutathione in a saline solution. Never read, nor was told to do this. I just do not want to pay the cost of main lining and figure it is better than going through my digestion system. ====ORH====
Tooth Abscess
Posted by Paul (Valencia) on 11/15/2022
Hello, is the DMSO you mention diluted or is it at full strength?
Arthritis, Cancer
Posted by Rae (Texas ) on 04/09/2021
Is there a brand you can recommend? I just had 3 MRI's and apparently I have arthritis in my back. I deliver mail so I need something that really works and I truly believe this could help.
Arthritis, Cancer
Posted by amy (MI) on 05/11/2021 15 posts
Hello Kenny!
I have a friend with lung cancer, I am not sure what stage. She has been taking Rick Simpson Oil, but recent tests show new tumors and tumor growth. I once read a study showing Oil of Oregano killed lung cancer tumors AND encouraged new tissue regeneration. I am searching now for how to use DMSO with RSO or Oil of Oregano to help her... Can you please explain the protocol your friends with cancer used?
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Arthritis, Cancer
Posted by Jerry (Miramar) on 07/08/2022 28 posts
★★★★★
Hi...
How is it taken for cancer, ..
internally..topically..
and what dosages
Thank you in advance.
Joint Pain
Posted by KAren (West Australia) on 01/18/2022
Hi Richard,
And how's that going for you now that its a few years down the track, did you keep up with it, have you had bloods done regularly, how's your gut microbiome?
DMSO Application Tips
Posted by Erin (ID) on 09/17/2021
Do you simply use Ascorbic Acid in the bath water to remove the chlorine? If yes, how much?
DMSO and Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Nevada (Bethlehem, Pa) on 05/31/2016
Someone posted this in an Amazon review but I am having difficulty finding out much more about it and haven't tried it. Is it referring to 35% H2O2?
1 oz food-grade hydrogen peroxide, 7 oz organic, whole-leaf aloe vera gel, 1 oz DMSO mixed together in a spray bottle and applied topically after showering
General Feedback
Posted by MataH (Australia) on 06/24/2023
I know it is a bit late for answering you, but for anyone else going that way, I would think it is a bad idea to use dmso over an infected area considering it takes everything with it inside to the blood.
DMSO Combinations
Posted by Angelo (Boise, Id) on 02/01/2015
The warm feeling is actually a reaction with the water in your skin, not an increase in porosity. DMSO doesn't increase porosity or permeability; it simply dissolves a variety of compounds and is able to transport them quickly through your skin. It's nothing to worry about but it's the exact same thing you noticed when diluting it with water to a much lesser scale.
Oil Pulling With DMSO
Posted by Man (Sojouring America) on 03/11/2014
★★★★☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
It does not make sense to me that the DMSO would draw into the bloodstream a large thing like a bacteria. It is too big. I would not think it could make it through the blood barrier. From what I understand is that DMSO transports light, small molecules.
Update
My issue with "Oil-Pulling" with DMSO is the tooth throbbing I get in one of my mid teeth. I do like the sensation of the warming that I get though. Like a gentle heat pad for the mouth. I don't "Oil-Pull" with DMSO every day.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 02/13/2014
Hello Justin,
I, too, am a DMSO advocate and use it regularly as you use it topically and internally and have done so "off and on" as you said.
While it's natural to think of "association" as "causation" .... my first take on your reaction is that the cause is not...NOT.... the DMSO combo. It just so happened that a case of Montezuma's revenge hit you at about the same time that you took the DMSO combo.
As evidence, if the DMSO were the cause, you would have been over it in a day or two. But the fact that you continue to suffer tells me you have a very bad case of bacterially induced gastro infection.
And you're living in Mexico. I visited Albania/Romania a year ago and had read in the autobiography "MD" which is the life of a parasitalogist that Montezuma's is actually world wide and can be caused by bacteria and virus. There is a lot around the Mediterranean as well as Latin America. Well, it hit me in a big way, but I was expecting it....never felt anything like it before; like a fist in my stomach and I went straight to my Apple Cider Vinegar ..... and bought more a few days later. Avoided the huge consequences, but barely.
Maybe I'm wrong...and I look forward to see what others say. But a die off? I don't think so.
Get on ACV asap... two tablespoons in glass of water...drink over an hour...repeat two hours later. See if that improves and if so, you will know the cause was pathogens and not DMSO.
PS....I have NEVER had any adverse reaction with DMSO...and taken it for decades.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Lyn (Tulsa, okl) on 09/22/2021
I think the reason you had such strong diarrhea after mixing those ingredients with the DMSO it's because magnesium if taken in a large dose causes diarrhea the DMSO just amplified everything you took as if you took larger doses of each of them.
DMSO and Aloe Vera
Posted by Riversidian (R.I., US) on 06/25/2014
aloe is dead in any form but from a live leaf
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Rosemary Toews (White Rock, B.c.) on 07/25/2013
In researching DMSO today, I read on one site that it will greatly enhance the effect of alcoholic drinks so it's best not to drink at all when using DMSO therapeutically.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Man (Sojouring America) on 01/23/2014
This is a follow up on side affects of DMSO. From my experimentation on myself I have discovered that there seems to be a limit on how much DMSO a body can process in a given period of time. And don't take too close to bed time. My journal is available on the web.
DMSO Side Effects
Posted by Lyla (Los Angeles, Ca) on 12/09/2015
The only person who ever complained was my girlfriend who cannot stand it. No one else seemed bothered. I used it for my painful bladder which was so bad I could not even drive my car over the bumps in the road. I read that doctors were using it for this and it helped with the pain greatly. I am finally cured all these many years later from this. I meditate and sought the reason for the bladder and was finally healed. I still use DSMO for Lyme disease arthritis I acquired many years ago while hiking and being bit by tick. I had the Bull's eye and the whole thing before anyone knew what it was. I am still stuck with the arthritis mostly in my neck and back, chest. Now I am thinking about using DMSO for an ear infection as a last ditch effort. I have been taking antibiotic ear drops for ear for the past ten years at 200 dollars per month. Insurance pays but will no longer do so. Ear comes and goes and was really bad with the start of winter. I got this infection from someone who gave me a massage and breathed into my mouth. This infection started in my lungs and moved to my ears. The ear drops contained antibiotics with cortisone. I just bought over the counter cortisone and am using it. I do not have a fever. My neck is now involved and my left tonsil/throat. I just saw an allergist who did not know about this ear. I saw the dead of Cedar's Sinai who did not know about it either and another doctor on Santa Monica Blvd. Does anyone now if DMSO will work? I bet it will at least get rid of the pain.
Internal Use
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 12/07/2010
There is a book on DMSO by the same doctors who wrote one about MSM. I only read the MSM one but what I understood is that it is clear that you can use DMSO internally, I even think that it is usually used internally but that because of the odor you can better use MSM. One of the doctors has ran a DMSO clinic in the US for many years, maybe he still does..... If you go on Amazon you will find several books on both subjects.
Internal Use
Posted by Pawel K. (Vancouver, Canada) on 05/28/2021
Prioris,
Thank You for explaining Vitamin C, short and to the point.
I had a similar observation doing alcohol withdrawal treatments on myself. The vitamins from the store were useless. But when I was getting an I.V in the vein, I was up and rosy looking in hours. Otherwise, it would be several days.
Withdrawal is not the same as "hangover". It's deadly.
How to Store DMSO
Posted by Sojournor (America) on 01/22/2014
Thank you, Mama to Many, for your response. I think that is good advice. There may have been residue of some thing inside the vessel itself. I was pretty certain that lead crystal did not leach lead into the liquid, but I don't know for certain.
How to Store DMSO
Posted by Stephen (Washington) on 04/04/2016
If the rubber stopper on the dropper touches the dmso its bad? How do you get drops without the rubber teardrop sucker thing?
DMSO + Lugol's Iodine
Posted by Jane (Hoddles Creek, Vic Australia) on 01/20/2010
Lugol's Iodine and DMSO - a couple of sprays on the skin once only I almost fainted 3 times that day at work and did not repeat the trial, as a nurse in home visits I didn't feel it was appropriate to faint on the job!
Where to Buy: Australia
Posted by Passion Cat (Perth, Wa Australia) on 10/29/2010
Premium Grade DMSO in glass bottles is available in Australia from this website www.nikitanaturals.com
The largest is 500ml and it is RTU 70%
Joint Pain
Posted by Linda (Lancaster, California) on 05/07/2009
★★★★★
Glad to see DMSO is alive and well! I was a ballet dancer in the 70's and DMSO was very popular except that no one could stand you on stage because of the odor. Then, when I became a full time massage therapist, I always shared the benefits of DMSO. My question is; are there any DMSO Clinics? Also, I am about to share DMSO with my friend who is suffering with much round the clock pain as a result of many surgeries for her Ovarian Cancer. No cancer now, but infections, fever and pain!!!
DMSO and Sterilization
Posted by Sara (Los Angeles, CA, USA) on 01/10/2009
Does anyone have any more info about DMSO causing sterilization??!! I just bought some to try on a hamstring pull that is taking a long time to heal- but am worried about this potential side effect and can't find any more info on it. ALso- is DMSO ever taken internally? if so..how?
DMSO and Sterilization
Posted by Tim (USA) on 09/25/2023
The problem is she made it sound like a fait accompli and with ZERO evidence; this is an insidious "FUD" method of guerilla warfare with paid pharma trolls.
It was more than a little irritating to me as well; do take note no evidence has still been provided, which smells very fishy to me.
FUD=[Sowing] "Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt"
