DMSO

DMSO was first synthesized in 1866 by Russian scientist Alexander Saytzeff in Kazan, on the Volga River in Central Russia. He saw that the substance was colorless, had a garlic like odor, felt oily to the touch, looked like mineral oil when poured from the test tube, and left an aftertaste similar to clams or oysters.

DMSO is a solvent synthesized from lignan, the cement like substance found in trees and is a common by-product of the paper manufacturing industry.

Countless laboratory tests reveal that DMSO would not only pass through the skin and mucous membranes, but during passage would carry with it almost any substance added to it. For instance, penicillin can be dissolved in DMSO and be carried through the skin without a needle. Because of it's tremendous properties as a solvent, any drug used concurrently with DMSO can be used in much lower doses than normally required to obtain a satisfactory response.

The physicians at Westhampton Natural Medicine, Dr. Eric R. Hampton and Dr. Melinda J. Whitsell, consider DMSO a truly a miraculous substance. DMSO relieves pain, reduces swelling, slows the growth of bacteria, improves blood supply, softens scar tissue, enhances the effectiveness of other pharmacologic agents, acts as a diuretic and functions as a muscle relaxant. It eliminates the pain of sprains, strains and arthritis, and even the pain of broken bones.

As a unique nutrient substance, DMSO tends to cause a build up of white blood cells and especially macrophages, those cells that help the body fight infections.

Historically used as a topical agent in athletics and veterinary medicine to relieve pain and swelling, many alternative medicine clinics administer DMSO intravenously safely and with great benefit to people with many types of conditions ranging from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and auto-immune diseases. The only side effect associated with properly administered DMSO is a garlic like odor eminating from the skin that can last from 1 to 3 days after treatment.

Of special note: Dr. Stanley Jacob is the physician most responsible for bringing the special and unique qualities of DMSO to the forefront. He has been a tireless champion of health and medical freedom for physicians and the general public. His efforts are mentioned here in an effort to honor his great commitment to one very amazing substance.