Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an organosulfur compound that is derived from pine trees. It has been used to help relieve pain in joints and muscles, improve reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), strengthen the immune system, and detoxify the body. DMSO may also be used to help with various conditions such as arthritis, back pain, keloids, acne, warts, burns, scars, painful bladder syndrome, musculoskeletal problems, sinusitis, headaches, inflammation, tic douloureux (severe facial pain), neurological damage, herpes, and cataracts.