An Introduction to DMSO

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The Science of DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)

A simple extract from trees could very well be one of the most powerful healers of all time! 

DMSO is a natural substance that comes from tree lignin (an important component in plant cell walls) and is a by-product of the kraft method of pulp and paper production, also called the sulfate process.

It is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH₃)₂SO. DMSO is unique as a substance because it allows a tissue sample or organ to be frozen without damage and without altering the tissue in any negative way.

DMSO is able to carry other substances of low molecular weight through the skin. DMSO is the people’s medicine. It is completely natural and not very expensive, depending of country and source.

DMSO is a very temperature sensitive product. Liquid DMSO can and will crystallize in a cold environment. If this occurs, place or keep the DMSO bottle in a warm location (above 19°C), it should go back to liquid form. Do not microwave it! 

DMSO can be used to open up the tissues of the skin or inside the body to receive nutrients, botanicals, homeopathics, or any other medicine. Blending with other medicines allows DMSO to carry those substances into the bloodstream and past the blood–brain barrier. This provides the body with greater access to any substance that DMSO attaches to and transports.

 

**The most common issue with DMSO is the temporary warmth, redness, peeling, itching, swelling, or burning it can cause to the skin. As far as side effects go, most of these are quite minor. To diminish them, you can reduce the percentage of DMSO you use. When it comes to the suggested percentages, always adjust them for your own unique skin type and body depending on the reactions you see. One thing to keep in mind is that DMSO can also react with the dyes in tattoos, so it must not be applied on a tattoo site. It can take the dyes deeper into the body, which is not desired, as the majority of tattoo inks are toxic.

 

**Some other Precautions when using DMSO**

• When using DMSO, always make sure to have clean hands and skin. DMSO is a powerful pain reliever and transporter.
• If you have dirt or anything else on your hands and /or skin, DMSO will take it down to your deep tissue, as far as to the seventh layer into the dermis, and it can cause irritation or discomfort. 
• After exercising and if sweating, wash the sweat residue off the skin first before applying DMSO. The skin is porous and is an organ of elimination. Many wastes are removed through the skin, especially through sweat. You can assume that sweat contains toxins that should not be reabsorbed. To be on the safe side, shower after intense sweating before using DMSO.
• Mechanics who get grease on their hands, or anyone who works in an industry where residue can end up on the skin, must take great care to clean their hands properly. Washing with a pure coconut oil soap is very effective at cleaning grease, soot, or other grime from skin. If you prefer not to touch the DMSO directly or are applying it to someone else or to an animal and don’t want to absorb any yourself, apply it with a natural bristle paint brush or organic cotton batten. Just make sure the paint brush bristles are natural and not synthetic, as DMSO dissolves many synthetic materials.
• If using DMSO after a shower, it is recommended to wait 30 minutes to an hour, as the pores in the body are wide open and too much DMSO can be absorbed by the body, causing irritation or discomfort.
• Also, do not cover areas where DMSO is applied; it should be allowed to air dry. When starting a DMSO regimen, we recommend starting with a small amount and gradually increasing the dosage, as the product is very strong.
• DMSO has a strong sulfur and garlic odor. When applied, you may experience a garlic taste in your mouth. This is a normal occurrence.
• Using DMSO while on any drug is risky, as the combined action in addition to the uniqueness of each individual can be unpredictable. Although DMSO is safe to use in the correct dosage and on its own, it can act as a catalyst to allow drugs easier and greater access into the body. I do not recommend using DMSO if you are on prescription medication, and you should consult with your doctor or pharmacist before making any changes to your medication regimen.
• DMSO should absolutely not be taken with diuretic drugs.
• DMSO has an affinity for water, any medication that alters kidney function should not be used in conjunction with DMSO.
• When starting DMSO use, it is wise to begin slowly. Once you get through the test patch successfully, you can begin to use DMSO according to the protocol best suited for your specific health condition. Your individual level of health or disease will determine your healing responses to DMSO.
• a note of caution to people who have been consuming chemicals in the form of processed foods, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), foods that were treated with pesticides/herbicides, alcohol, soda pop, caffeine, refined sugar, food dyes and other additives, or tobacco or cannabis. When they begin to use DMSO, or its derivative, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM, also called DMSO2), the rate that these chemicals are removed from the body increases. The liver is the primary organ responsible for eliminating toxins. Using high doses of DMSO when the body is filled with these toxins can overwhelm the liver’s enzyme process. When this happens, secondary toxins can recirculate through the bloodstream and lymph system, fostering symptoms known as a healing crisis. The symptoms include fatigue, bowel changes and bloating, nausea, headache, skin rashes, and mood changes. Sometimes, in highly toxic bodies, a healing crisis cannot be totally avoided, merely minimized. Drinking plenty of pure distilled or reverse osmosis water can reduce the effects to some degree. Ideally, resting and fasting will help the liver get the job done more efficiently.
• DMSO allows anything you are eating, drinking, or taking greater access inside the body. We don’t yet know everything about this substance so we must always err on the side of caution, specifically when we are blending it with a pharmaceutical drug. On the other hand, blending DMSO with natural medicine seems to enhance the actions of vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and homeopathics, which are time tested as extremely safe. However, pharmaceutical drugs damage organ systems like the liver and kidneys as well as deplete nutrient resources, so this is where we tread lightly.
• Do not to consume alcohol when using DMSO. Alcohol is a known carcinogen (class 1) and toxic to the liver, so drinking it is antithetical to the goal of improved health. Still, there is much to learn about DMSO in studying its interaction with alcohol.

 

 

DMSO has very specific and powerful actions in humans, animals, and plants. Here are some of those actions:

• Anti-microbial properties
• Muscle relaxant
• Increases production of white cells and macrophages, important cells for the immune system
• Increases cell membrane permeability, allowing for removal of toxins
• It is radioprotective, reducing the mutagenic and lethal effects of x-rays
• Inhibits cholinesterase enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter
• Is an excellent heavy metal detoxifier, binding to aluminum, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and nickel and eliminating them through urination and sweating
• Is an effective pain killer, blocking nerves conducting pain signals
• Exhibits cryoprotective properties. Helps preserve stem cells, bone marrow cells, and organs (protecting against injury from freezing during organ transportation) and protects against damage during interstitial cystitis and cancer radiation therapy (both uses FDA approved)
• Is a bacteriostatic agent, meaning it inhibits the growth of bacteria
• Acts as a diuretic
• Reduces inflammation and swelling by affecting inflammatory chemicals
• Improves blood supply to injured areas by dilating blood vessels and reducing blood viscosity
• Increases delivery of oxygen to the cells
• Is a potent free radical scavenger, transporting these substances through excretory organs
• It is transdermal, easily penetrating the skin and blood–brain barrier, and enters the bloodstream
• Protects the cells from mechanical damage more rapidly than pharmaceutical drug
• Has a calming effect on the central nervous system
• Acts as a carrier for all other drugs and supplements and increases their effects; for example, chemotherapy, corticosteroids, antibiotics, and insulin show less undesirable effects and can be used in much smaller quantities
• Has antinociceptive properties, meaning that it reduces the sensitivity to any dangerous or harmful stimuli
• It is nontoxic and has an unquestionably safe therapy profile
• Works as an Anti-inflammatory Agent
• DMSO is an excellent wound healer. It reduces ROS, a cause of cell destruction leading to dead tissue (necrosis) and a problem in ulcer creation. For example, a large amount of ROS is present in bed sores, also called pressure ulcers. Using DMSO early on, before ulcers are fully formed, has been shown to halt their production entirely, and applying DMSO to existing bed sores speeds healing
• Ulcers and wounds are specific tissue injuries, and DMSO can be used wherever we see tissue injury