Understanding DMSO | Nature's Cellular Transport System
Understanding DMSO: Nature's Cellular Transport System
Discovered in 1866 by Russian chemis, Alexander Zaytsev, DMSO is (dimethyl sulfoxide) a sulfur compound found in pine trees and many other tree species. It typically comes as an extract from paper manufacturing when they process the pulp from trees. DMSO exists in the lignin, in that vital part of the tree that draws minerals from the soil up to the very top branches.
You'll also find DMSO in garlic. There's an old remedy where you can put garlic on your feet when you have a cold, flu, or bad cough, and you can taste or smell the garlic in your mouth almost immediately - even though it's applied to your feet. That's because the DMSO in garlic gets into the bloodstream very quickly, carrying that distinctive sulfur, garlicky aroma with it.
The Crystalline Nature of DMSO
At room temperature, DMSO is crystalline. When I receive shipments from Slovenia, the bottles arrive completely frozen - and there's no risk of the glass breaking because DMSO is incredibly stable when frozen.
This stability is so remarkable that DMSO is actually used in cryogenics. Anything you freeze in DMSO will have its cells protected 100%. When you thaw it out, the cell remains completely undamaged. This is exactly why trees in Canada and similar climates can freeze completely in winter, then when summer arrives and they thaw out, they're ready to grow with full vigor.
DMSO's Penetration Properties
DMSO is very powerful for topical applications and has been used in burn clinics, working exceptionally well as a burn remedy when mixed with aloe vera. Basically, anything you mix with DMSO will absorb quickly through the skin and into the tissues below - whether that's muscle tissue, bone tissue, or ligaments.
When you apply DMSO to your skin, your skin becomes temporarily hyper-permeable, so anything else you apply on top will absorb very quickly. It does this completely safely, but it's crucial to ensure that nothing goes on your skin that you don't want in your body. This should be a general rule anyway - avoid soaps or lotions with toxic chemicals, artificial ingredients, colorings, and synthetic scents. That's why we don't include any of those substances in our products.
How We Use DMSO at Natural Artform
We use DMSO as an absorption accelerator for organic anti-inflammatory herbal oils and magnesium. It helps these beneficial compounds go deeper into the body, activate quicker, and become more bioavailable to your system. Essentially, anything you mix with DMSO becomes more accessible to your body.
Here's an important safety consideration: if you're wearing rubber gloves and touch DMSO, then rub your gloved hand on your skin, the DMSO will start breaking down certain types of rubbers and plastics, potentially transporting those materials across your skin barrier. When using DMSO, avoid wearing anything made from plastics or synthetic fabrics like polyester.
This isn't just a DMSO concern - those synthetic clothes, especially when they're tight fitting or when you're sweating and moving, could potentially leach chemicals into your body. It's crucial to never wear polyester underwear. Studies have shown that polyester underwear dramatically reduces sperm count in both animals and humans. Big YIKES.
Working with DMSO Safely
Be mindful of what you put on your body. When working with DMSO, this becomes even more important, but remember - it's a natural sulfur compound that's incredibly useful for accelerating and enhancing natural remedies.
For deeper learning, I recommend Amanda Vollmer's book "Healing with DMSO," which contains extensive remedies, recipes, and formulations.
Practical Application Tips
DMSO is simple to use. Make sure you get it in a glass container. If it arrives frozen like mine often does, here's how to handle it: place the glass container in room temperature water, then put it on the stove and slowly heat it up. Never put glass into boiling water - it might fracture from heating too quickly. Use lukewarm water and gradually warm it until the DMSO crystals become liquid.
Always dilute DMSO before applying to skin. Never use it full strength. Dilute it to at least 70% DMSO with 30% water - that's the maximum concentration I recommend working with.
You don't need much - just a drop or two is sufficient to get into your system and begin detoxification and free radical scavenging.
Our Commitment to Natural Enhancement
At Natural Artform, we're doing natural remedies better. We're enhancing them with compounds like DMSO, using science and nature together to give you the cleanest, most effective products. We're replacing synthetic, harmful ingredients with substances that actually serve your health and wellbeing.
For more detailed information about DMSO, including its fascinating history and discovery, visit naturalartform.com and search for DMSO. We've created a comprehensive article that dives deeper into this remarkable compound.
Important Safety Note: These products are best used on clean skin with clean hands. Wash hands with non-toxic, natural soap before handling DMSO or any products containing DMSO. These products are not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stay natural,
Isaac
Natural Artform
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