Many people are curious about mixing magnesium oil with DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide), especially those who like using natural remedies. Both of these substances are known for helping with health issues on their own, but what happens when you put them together? Could they work better as a team to help with pain and muscle cramps? Let’s take a closer look.
What is Magnesium Oil?
Magnesium oil isn’t a real oil—it’s a mix of magnesium chloride and water, but it feels oily. Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs to work properly. It helps your muscles and nerves, keeps your blood sugar normal, and even helps build proteins. When people use magnesium oil, they rub it on their skin to absorb magnesium directly, which can be easier than taking it by mouth.
History and Use of Magnesium Oil
People have long used magnesium to help with health problems. In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans bathed in water rich in magnesium to relax and heal their muscles. Today, magnesium oil is often used to help with muscle cramps, improve sleep, and reduce stress. Athletes and people with long-lasting pain especially like it.
What is DMSO?
DMSO is an extract from trees that was first used as a solvent in industries. In the 1960s, scientists discovered that it also has some medical uses. DMSO can easily pass through your skin, bringing other substances with it. People use it to help with pain and inflammation, like in sore muscles and joints.
History and Use of DMSO
DMSO became popular in medicine because it is so effective at overcoming the skin barrier. Once researchers realized it could deliver medicine deeper into tissues, they studied it for different health problems, especially muscle and joint pain. However, DMSO can also have side effects like skin irritation in some people, so it’s important to be careful and test it on a small skin area first.
Why Combine Magnesium Oil and DMSO?
The idea of mixing magnesium oil with DMSO is that DMSO could help get the magnesium deeper into your skin and tissues. Since DMSO works as a carrier, it could make the magnesium oil more effective, helping with things like muscle pain and cramps more quickly.
What Science Says
There haven’t been many scientific studies on this exact mixture. However, some people who have tried it say they felt better faster after using it. They report things like quicker relief from muscle cramps and less inflammation.
How to Use Magnesium Oil and DMSO Together
If you want to try mixing magnesium oil with DMSO, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Dilute the DMSO: To avoid skin irritation, mix DMSO with water. A typical mix is 50% DMSO and 50% water.
Patch Test: Before using the mixture all over, test it on a small skin area to ensure you don’t have a rare bad reaction.
Quality Matters: Make sure the magnesium oil and DMSO are high-quality and pure. Since DMSO can carry impurities into your body, make sure the area you apply it is free from perfumes, other ingredients, contaminants, etc.
Benefits and Risks
Benefits:
Better Absorption: DMSO could help your skin absorb magnesium oil better, getting it deeper into the body.
Fast Relief: The combination may work faster to relieve pain and muscle cramps.
Risks:
Skin Irritation: In rare instances, DMSO can cause skin irritation, especially if you use too much or don’t dilute it with some distilled water before mixing it with magnesium oil.
Unexpected Reactions: Some people may have unexpected reactions, so always test first.
Stories from Users
Some people who have used the combination of magnesium oil and DMSO share positive stories. For example, one marathon runner said the mix helped relieve muscle cramps faster and helped him recover more quickly. Another person with chronic back pain said the mix made a big difference in reducing her pain.
What to Expect in the Future
While there isn’t much research on mixing magnesium oil and DMSO yet, scientists might investigate further in the future. If users continue to report positive results, this mixture could become a popular natural remedy for pain relief and muscle relaxation.
Common Questions
Can I use magnesium oil and DMSO every day? Yes, but it’s best to test it on a small patch of skin first and make sure the DMSO is diluted with distilled water.
Are there any side effects? Possible side effects include skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Can I put the mixture on open cuts or wounds? In my experience, it’s not recommended to use DMSO on open wounds if it will kill any pathogens that happen to be in the wound.
We have cats and occasionally get a scratch from an overenthusiastic cat. We simply use our spray bottle filled with 70% DMSO and 30% Silver Water and spray it. Within a day or so, it is well on the way to healing, with maybe one more spray and no further attention.
Mixing magnesium oil with DMSO could help improve how well the magnesium gets absorbed and how quickly it works for pain. However, since we still don’t know much about this combination, it’s important to be cautious. Start with small amounts and pay attention to how your skin and body react before using it regularly, just as you should with any substance.
It works great for me!
The following three books provide more information about the use of DMSO, magnesium oil, and Silver Water.
~Roi
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