DMSO dimethyl sulfoxide

Revised on 02/17/21

DMSO dimethyl sulfoxide – the most important information in a nutshell:

DMSO – Dimethyl Sulfoxide: Information, Uses, and Dosage
Here I write about the uses and dosage of DMSO. You’ll also learn about this simple, natural substance and its positive effects on the bodies of humans and animals.

What is DMSO?

DMSO is a substance with many beneficial properties. Because of its regenerative, restorative, strengthening, and nourishing properties, I also call it “liquid love.” DMSO is made from tree bark.
Here, I’ll outline the different uses of DMSO that I’m familiar with, both for internal and external application. These are mostly based on my own experiences and the information I’ve gathered on the subject.

Experience with DMSO – dimethyl sulfoxide

A compilation of experiences and reports.
Here are the most important properties of DMSO in a nutshell:
DMSO is anti-inflammatory, decongestant, vasodilatory, regenerative, and effective at binding toxic free radicals!

DMSO also serves as a carrier substance for medicines applied to the skin, such as ointments, gels and tinctures. It is also very suitable for introducing active ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate / procaine, vitamin B12 and ascorbate. So DMSO is a so-called penetration enhancer. One could also say “potentiator”.

Fear of DMSO

Some people are literally afraid that DMSO could “enter” something that is harmful and therefore prefer not to use it at all. Substances dissolved in DMSO are generally absorbed quickly and easily by the organism, including through the skin. But that also applies to contact poisons. But only if they are small enough for it. If one fortifies allopathic drugs directly with DMSO, which generally have side effects, DMSO thus also increases the side effects. So I would probably think about what to strengthen with DMSO. I would certainly not use it to reinforce conventional medical drugs.

But DMSO doesn’t transport just anything and everything!
The DMSO molecule is actually relatively small and can only transport substances that aren’t much larger than itself. For example, DMSO doesn’t carry bacteria through the skin into cells. However, DMSO could transport the smallest molecules present on the skin. Whether this then leads to a negative effect naturally depends on the individual case and what exactly is being discussed. Therefore, it should generally only be used on “clean” skin. By “clean,” I mean free of molecules that are not intended to be introduced. That’s why I first wash the areas of skin where I want to use it with CDH3000 or a diluted MMS solution and let it soak in for a moment. After that, I spray or brush on the DMSO. Most of the time, though, I just apply it with my fingers and spread it around. For the skin, I generally use a 70% dilution. This can cause a bit of itching after application. That’s certainly a matter of skin type. If this 70% DMSO is too strong because my skin is too sensitive, I use 50% DMSO.

From my own experience I can report that I was never very careful about the purity of the skin before use. But I have never experienced any negative effects from it.

DMSO application on the skin

However, there are some people who have overloaded their skin with deodorant or other fragrances or strong-smelling shower gels to such an extent that there may be unwanted substances there that I would not allow to enter. This can be the case, for example, with detergent residues that get from clothing onto the skin and could then be carried over with the DMSO.

To see the amount of detergent in the laundry, I tried the following once. I took a fresh t-shirt out of the closet and dipped it in a red bowl of pure water. Then I wrung it out in there. Now I could clearly see the whitish detergent residue in the bowl. And I already use an extra rinse program with more water and don’t use a lot of detergent anyway.

With some people I can literally smell as I walk past that they apparently have a chemistry in or on their body. Sometimes it smells so strong, as if I were walking past a perfumery. I have been able to perceive this extreme odor more often in women. With such a strong smell, I would also be a little worried that too much small-scale chemistry could be introduced by DMSO.

I only wash myself with natural substances, such as potash soap with a borax and citronella scent. Sometimes I wash smelly parts of the body with just pure CDH3000, which I simply put on a damp washcloth. By applying it to the damp washcloth, which already contains water, I have a solution of approx. 1500 ppm. After that, I am sure that nothing will be entered that I do not want. Then I apply DMSO or DMKB (which is a mixture of DMSO with magnesium, potassium and borax) without worrying.

DMSO neutralizes cell-damaging free radicals:

It forms these chemical compounds, which are then excreted through the kidneys.
DMSO increases the permeability of cell membranes, making it easier for cells to rid themselves of waste. DMSO even alleviates allergic reactions. This helps relieve the burden on our body’s waste disposal system.

DMSO and worldwide studies

There are approx. 11,000 studies worldwide on DMSO and it will certainly be further investigated. Will be used in well over 40,000 articles above the positive effects of DMSO reported.

Positive effects of DMSO

The following positive effects were observed on the following clinical pictures.
Arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis,
Arthrosis,
ADHD,
Acne,
Allergies,
age-related macular degeneration,
Angina pectoris,
Eye diseases,
Disc problems,
Burnout,
Ulcerative colitis,
Inflammation and pain,
Eczema (allergic),
Tissue calcification,
Shingles,
Herpes,
interstitial cystitis,
Cancer,
Contact dermatitis,
Leprosy,
Multiple sclerosis,
Sinus infections,
Sarcoid,
Bursitis
Scleroderma,
Thyroiditis,
Burns
and many others. This is actually no surprise, given the wide range of effects that DMSO has.

DMSO and its properties at a glance

Here is a brief description of the pharmacological properties of DMSO:
DMSO penetrates biological membranes.
DMSO transported other Molecules through the cell membranes.
DMSO does Cell membranes again functioning , passes through it indirectly nutrient one and releases poisons (Toxins) back out of the cells out .
DMSO works anti-inflammatory .
DMSO works anticoagulant .
DMSO modulated the Blood lipids .
DMSO blocked temporarily pain-conducting nerves .
DMSO inhibits the Growth of bacteria .
DMSO drains vessels (has a diuretic effect).
DMSO reinforced the Effects certain drugs and substances. As a result, these can then be dosed much less or even discontinued.
DMSO promotes the Resistance to Infection .
DMSO promotes the concentration .
DMSO works reassuring .
DMSO expanded the Blood vessels .
DMSO relaxes and loosens the muscles (internally and externally)
DMSO strengthens cellular function.
DMSO inhibits platelet aggregation. So you might not need blood thinners anymore :-). Whether you really need them at all is another matter. Most of the time, they’re prescribed “as a precaution.”
DMSO protects biological tissues from or during radiation or frost!
DMSO protects tissues in cases of circulatory disorders.
DMSO has antioxidantproperties.
DMSO acts as a free radical scavenger at the site of inflammation.

The anti-inflammatory effect is also created by externally applied DMSO on joints . Also at Contact dermatitis , allergic eczema and Tissue calcification works DMSO.

In addition, DMSO has the following effects:
DMSO inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi, and “viruses.”
DMSO relieves pain.
DMSO is effective against anemia.
DMSO stimulates the immune system .
DMSO promotes wound healing.

When an 80% concentration was used, some viruses were even “inactivated”—if they can even be considered active at all. These include so-called RNA “viruses”: Influenza A, Influenza A2, Newcastle Disease “virus,” and Semliki Forest “virus.”
Since there is still no scientific proof of the existence of viruses —though there are disease courses attributed to “viruses”—I have placed this in quotation marks. I found the relevant information at www.samueleckert.net.

With the new DMSO100 (internally) there is even more to it. According to observations, DMSO is even supposed to influence the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics for humans. Still, I think the use of antibiotics is extremely questionable.

DMSO and radiation protection

DMSO appears to protect itself from X-rays. According to studies, it even protects against the negative effects of solar radiation. Radiation protection could also refer to the dreaded 5G radio radiation. By the way, I use the DMSO70% instead of sunscreen.

DMSO and scars

Excellent results have been reported in the treatment of scar tissue. It recedes. Even down into the deep layers of the skin. Swelling subsides noticeably. The pain-relieving effect of DMSO sets in immediately, at least in cases of acute pain.
Furthermore, positive results have been reported even in cases of so-called “bursitis” in the shoulder joint, which is accompanied by severe pain. I’ve been told that after rubbing it into the shoulders, significant improvement—or even complete relief from pain—often occurs within just 20 minutes.
It’s also said that pathological calcium deposits in the shoulder joint can be dissolved with DMSO. For this, however, I would use it both topically and internally.

How safe is DMSO?

According to the LD-50 value, DMSO is 7 times safer than the famous headache pill. The only “undesirable effect” observed so far is a garlic-like or difficult to define odor. Temporary skin irritation sometimes occurs at high concentrations. In the case of skin irritation (including severe itching), I dilute the solution with water until it disappears. I do this even if the DMSO has already been applied. I then simply wet the skin with some additional water. Reddened skin, itching, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and poor appetite are said to have occurred. Obviously, if the dose was too high at the beginning of use.

DMSO and the smell:

At over 37 ° C, DMSO produces an odor similar to that of garlic. Presumably it is the sulfur content. Other people sometimes smell this, especially if the user has taken a lot of DMSO internally. However, if you also take DMSO, you will no longer perceive this smell in the other person who is also taking it. In fact, it’s exactly the same as with garlic.

So the odor can’t be completely prevented. However, the more DMSO I take and the more my body needs to be cleansed, the stronger the odor becomes. According to Hartmut Fischer, whose DMSO handbook I’m always happy to recommend, this odor should diminish as treatment continues and health improves.
Another option, aside from external application, is to take 2–3 drops mixed with 1 ml of water by mouth. I let this solution sit in my mouth so that it is absorbed directly through the oral mucosa and the vena cava. This also produces hardly any odor because the amount is simply smaller. Perhaps an odor will then be noticeable within a radius of 5–10 centimeters. However, that is the natural distance one usually maintains from other people anyway.

How does DMSO smell?

Some people describe the vapors as a smell of seaweed, oysters or crabs or even garlic.
When absorbed through the skin (percutaneously), the highest concentration in the blood serum is reached after four to eight hours, according to Fischer. When taken orally, this usually occurs after about 4 hours. When applied externally to small areas, I hardly notice any odor that others might perceive.
If a sour odor does occur, it could be due to the body beginning to deacidify. The stomach can regenerate and eliminate some foul-smelling substances.

DMSO application

DMSO could be used like this:

  • applied externally (brush, drip or spray)
  • oral intake
  • Syringes, infusions
  • DMSO eye drops

I use a pipette to measure drops. For measurements in milliliters, a syringe (without cannula).

Dr. PA Hartmut Fischer has a tip on DMSO and disposable syringes

You should not measure DMSO directly with a freshly unpacked disposable syringe. Plasticizers and other soluble components in the syringe could dissolve in it.

So I would do better like this:

  1. Draw up a small amount of DMSO into the syringe.
  2. Swing the DMSO around in it.
  3. Then dispose of the DMSO and repeat the process again.

After this cleaning, the inner plastic surface no longer releases any significant amounts of substance.

How can it be checked?

With the freshly unpacked syringe you can literally see how “streaks” form when you draw DMSO100 into the syringe for the first time. This can no longer be observed after cleaning.

DMSO on the skin:

Vigorous rubbing in or even massaging is not necessarily recommended due to the possible skin irritation. Especially not when the concentration of DMSO is higher. So it’s better to just spray or gently rub / wet with your finger.

Dosing DMSO

I use a syringe (without cannula) or a sprayer for dosing and application. Metal spoons can be used, but some of them could release substances depending on their concentration and nature. I have been told of a metallic taste in this regard when taking DMSO with a spoon. Not all types of plastic are suitable for plastic spoons. I think the best method is to drip it directly into a glass or even on the skin. So I don’t use spoons.

DMSO and stains

DMSO is a solvent. Therefore, I am careful with the small splashes that can occur during use. This mainly refers to the 99-100% variant. These can “soften” PET and stain Plastics and metal surfaces cause. Incidentally, open wooden surfaces have no problem with DMSO. Apparently it even cares.

DMSO dosage

  1. Skin test:
    Before use, I apply one drop to my skin, spread it around, and wait 20 minutes. If everything is fine, I can use it at that concentration. For internal use, I take 4 drops (approx. 0.18 ml) in 10 ml of water and wait 20 minutes after taking it. If nothing unusual or unpleasant happens, I continue. However, I have also taken 70% DMSO in higher doses—about 6 ml in a glass of water. I use such a high dose when I feel unwell and my heart feels overburdened. Afterward, I rest until I feel better again.

DMSO external use


Apply DMSO

I apply DMSO 70% on the outside and spread it over a large area, but do not rub it. Punctual rubbings are spreading anyway. Above the belt line, I first use a dilution of 50 – 70 %. Below I can even tolerate 100%. If it itches or turns red, I dilute it with plain water. With a sprayer, which I fill with a 70% DMSO solution, I can also wet the skin surfaces very well. Especially on the back. I can even spray it myself with a sprayer and take care of it. In all cases, I first spray or wet existing, old scars. Because precisely these can cause energetic as well as structural disturbances. This also includes “vaccination scars”, i.e. the puncture points that are often still visible. DMSO is also externally an “anti-aging agent”.
I am often asked how to mix a DMSO ointment. This is not only very time-consuming, it is almost impossible. DMSO does not want to connect with anything solid and “always wants to get out”. DMSO is generally absorbed very well on its own. Therefore, I would not mix or even buy an ointment. It’s just expensive and doesn’t help, except for possible additives that I don’t even want to have.

Oral DMSO

A drop of DMSO100 from a pipette is approx. 0.05 grams. With such a pipette for the 100 ml amber glass bottle, I can measure the drops well and take them in water. Or in juice. However, the existing dropper is often enough for small bottles.

Option 1: Take DMSO orally (
)

I like to consume DMSO mixed in juice.

1.) I start with (approx. 0.3 ml. = 6-7 drops from a pipette) once a day and then increase to 3 times a day.

2.) Finally, I increase to 22 drops (approx. 1.0 ml) 3 times a day. If success allows, I then take a break at the weekend.

3.) The basic rule amount is 0.1 grams per kg of body weight. But the experiments on inmates carried out by Dr. Morton Walter, had shown that you can gradually increase to an amount of 1 g per kg of body weight. DMSO weighs 1.1 grams per milliliter. With a body weight of 77 kg, you could therefore (slowly increasing) ingest up to 70 ml per day. Of course, I would not take this immediately, but slowly increase from 0.1 grams. The question is also whether I really need this amount. With some problems this might help more quickly and may even be necessary. In variant 5 I wrote something about it.

Variant 2:

Potency Enhancement of CDH3000 (CDL) or “MMS” with DMSO
Another option is to take DMSO as a potency enhancer for other substances, such as MMS or the ready-to-use MMS mixture CDH3000. To do this, I use twice as many drops of DMSO as I do of activated MMS.
With a daily dose of 24 drops of activated MMS, that would amount to a total of 48 drops of DMSO per day.
Since I take the MMS 8 times a day in single doses, this results in 6 drops of DMSO100 per single dose for each intake of MMS (a mixture of 3 drops of 25% sodium chlorite with 2 drops of 4% hydrochloric acid (chlorine dioxide kit) in at least 125 ml of water or juice, this amounts to 6 drops of DMSO100 per single dose. If I prefer to use the CDH3000 solution instead of MMS, I add 6 drops of DMSO to 3 ml of CDH3000, which I mix into 125 ml of water. The amount of DMSO therefore remains the same here. Of course, I can also use more DMSO. I mix the DMSO into the prepared solution just before taking it.

By the way: Many users report that the taste of MMS or CDH3000 is more pleasant when DMSO is added. If I also add MKB Vital in the same amount as DMSO, the taste and the effects are even better and stronger. MKB Vital is a mixture of magnesium, potassium, and borax. Anyone who has already looked into borax and magnesium knows why this combination must be nothing short of ideal. Magnesium enhances the effect of borax, so I need much less borax than if I were taking it alone. There’s also a ready-made mixture of DMSO, magnesium, potassium, and borax. It’s called “DMKB.” For chronic issues, I take it in a 1:3 ratio with CDH. For example, 3 ml of CDH3000 with 1 ml of DMKB and at least 4 ml of water. It’s even more pleasant to drink the mixture in a glass of juice. You can learn more about the products I use in the section on the various products I use here.

Option 3:
Brushing your teeth with DMSO, CDH/MMS, and MKB Vital:
I use 3 ml CDH3000 + 3 drops DMSO100 and 3 drops of MKB Vital + 3 ml of water. I spray this solution into my mouth. I like to use the dispenser that you can order when purchasing CDH3000. Then I rinse my mouth with it for up to 1 minute and finally brush my teeth with it using a toothbrush. Of course, the solution shouldn’t leak out while I’m doing this. Afterward, I can either swallow it or spit it out.

Option 4:
DMSO for a clear head:
I put 1–2 drops straight into my mouth and let it sit there for 2–3 minutes. After that, I can swallow it. Usually, my head feels very clear shortly afterward, since it enters the body directly through the oral mucosa into the vena cava.

DMSO gum problems

With wobbly teeth due to gum problems, I can rub it directly on the affected gums with my finger. When using DMSO100, I usually notice an effect immediately, as it goes through the oral mucosa into the blood. DMSO70% can also be used for this. The bowel apparently shows shortly thereafter that it is relaxing and the subsequent stools obviously detoxify the bowel afterwards.

Variation 5:

Flood the body with DMSO:

The “flooding”: In the case of severe problems, I drink a total of 1 gram per kg of body weight mixed in pure water or juice. For example, if I have a body weight of 77 kg, it would be 70 milliliters that I could take a maximum of several times a day. Jim Humble called this variant as an immediate measure for an acute stroke or heart attack. With such a crowd, of course, a lot is in motion. Therefore, I would always allow myself time to rest afterwards.

Otherwise, I would start with this amount and gradually increase it by 4 ml each day.
So, 4 ml on the first day, 8 ml the next day, and so on.
However, if my body shows signs of being overloaded, I’ll of course reduce the amount. That’s why I generally prefer to increase the dose slowly. DMSO has a sweetish and slightly bitter taste. If I find that it no longer tastes good to me in large amounts and becomes unpleasant, I simply mix it with just enough juice to make it taste pleasant. When flushing, however, it’s important to note that the smell can become quite overwhelming for people and the environment around you. You won’t have many friends left during that time ;-).

Variation 6:

DMSO for larynx problems

DMSO 70% Spray it directly from the bottle onto the larynx or tonsils and let it take effect there. Let any remaining solution in the throat slowly run down your throat. I also applied it externally around my neck. I always work my way up to the dosage gradually. If I feel fine, I can increase it further.
If I don’t feel so well (headache or diarrhea with undigested food particles), I reduce the amount.

There are many possible ways to combine DMSO.
Undiluted DMSO100 tastes slightly sweet and bitter. When mixed with water, it becomes increasingly bitter and less sweet. That’s why I mix it in a way that makes it pleasant to drink. If necessary, I’ll rinse my mouth with a little juice or water afterward, or I’ll drink it mixed with juice right away.
However, I never exceed the maximum total daily dose of 1 gram per kilogram of body weight.

For animals, the dose should not exceed 0.5 g per kilogram of body weight.
However, this limit is only a hypothetical one. In most cases, though, I don’t need nearly that much.

MSM and DMSO

Presumably it is too biological sulfur (MSM) in the molecular association of the DMSO one of the decisive factors for the enormous successes. This also means that you don’t need to take MSM when using DMSO. After all, MSM is contained in DMSO and is released in the body. In addition, DMSO is much faster than MSM alone. This way, success can be achieved much faster.

Broadly speaking, DMSO leads to effective regeneration with rapid compensation, as a natural repair, so to speak. So DMSO helps the cells to regenerate.

DMSO syringes, infusions:

Such an application should only be made by alternative practitioners, doctors, and experienced therapists. However, they could be a last resort for very serious problems.

DMSO external use

Spraying the skin with a sprayer is a good method. I use a mixture that I can tolerate well on the relevant skin area. As a beginner, I start with 30% DMSO and increase. I make sure that the skin doesn’t burn, itch or redden too much. It should remain pleasant or bearable.

Using a brush or finger, moisten the skin lightly with DMSO. Let it soak in as completely as possible (15-20 minutes). If you are in a hurry, dab off the rest with a kitchen towel, without chemical additives. But I always take enough time for myself.

DMSO eye drops for cataracts / glaucoma

To prepare these, combine the following liquids in a 100-ml glass bottle with a dropper:
98 ml isotonic saline solution 0.9%
1 ml DMSO100
1.5 ml procaine 2% (available over the counter at pharmacies).
I use disposable syringes like these to measure out the solution. I then apply 1–2 drops to each eye 2–3 times a day.

There is now another method:
. This method simply involves using a 3–5% DMSO solution in isotonic saline (0.9% NaCl). For example, for 100 ml, that would be: 4 ml of DMSO100 + 96 ml of 0.9% saline solution.
You’ll need to be patient, though. It can take several months.

DMSO eye drops to regulate intraocular pressure

One user used the following mixture for this: 30 ml saline solution + 2 ml DMSO100. To do this, take a teaspoon of DMSO100 2-3 times a week internally in a glass of water.

DMSO for emergencies

EMERGENCY: If I want to have DMSO with me in case of an emergency, it is recommended in the winter , or at below 18.5 degrees C a 70% mixture. This is because DMSO100 crystallizes below 18 degrees and can therefore no longer be used. I like to use the DMSO70% here.
With very sensitive skin, I sometimes use this DMSO 50%.

What can DMSO do?

General uses of DMSO

DMSO is reported as a drug in the medical and pharmaceutical literature. It has the widest range and largest number of therapeutic uses that no other single chemical has ever had.

DMSO has about 40 pharmacological properties that are beneficial. In the prevention, symptomatic relief or the pathological elimination of human organic diseases.

The 16 most important therapeutic properties are listed below:
DMSO blocks pain (by interrupting transmission in the small C-fibers),
has anti-inflammatory properties, and acts as a bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and “virustatic” agent (i.e., against bacteria, viruses, and fungi).

DMSO transports a wide variety of pharmaceuticals through the membranes of cells.

DMSO reduced the frequency of Platelet thrombi in the blood vessels.

DMSO has a specific effect on cardinal contractility (ability of the Heart contracting) by inhibiting calcium to reduce the workload on the heart. It acts like a sedative even when simply applied to the skin.

DMSO improves antifungal ( fungicidal ) as well as antibacterial agents when combined with it. DMSO dilates the blood vessels, probably in connection with the release of histamine in the cells and through prostaglandin inhibition. DMSO inhibits the release of cholinesterase (enzymes that break down choline esters).


DMSO tends to soften collagen due to its special cross-linking effect.

DMSO traps the hydroyl free radical.

DMSO stimulates different types of immunity.

DMSO is a potent diuretic, i.e. an active ingredient that causes water to be flushed out of the human or animal body through the kidneys. This is especially the case when administered intravenously.

DMSO drives the interferon production in the body.

DMSO stimulates the healing of wounds.

These are almost infinite possibilities how this substance can help me.

However, symptoms of diseases are not their cause. The cause of an illness and the symptoms it triggers are psychological. Everyone knows this intuitively when he listens to himself. These must be approached holistically so that not only the symptom is suppressed and treated.

I will not be persuaded that a chronic illness is incurable, because thoughts are so strong that they can also trigger what is thought. The feelings that preceded the thought are even stronger. This applies to both the positive and, unfortunately, the negative. In the case of belief, combined with feelings, this is even stronger.

So what we believe and feel, we will experience. We create our world through our thoughts. The thoughts precede everything. However, the feeling is the origin of all actions and all thoughts. Thank you about it and feel right into this topic.

Every symptom is a message and a clue. In this sense, it is important to consider what my disorder actually wants to tell me. What is the real cause? Holistic healing can be approached from different levels. Often, however, it requires attention and “treatment”, ie “lending a hand” on all levels. This means body, mind and soul.

Notes on using DMSO:

DMSO vapors should not be inhaled.
When administered intravenously (only by qualified professionals) or in high doses, temporary headaches may occur. This may be a sign that the body is processing a bit more than it can handle right away.
When I have a headache, I rub CDH3000 externally onto a few bare patches on my head. If the pain persists, I repeat this at short intervals of 15 minutes.
Incidentally, no toxicity or carcinogenic (tumor-forming) effects have been detected with DMSO.
Due to its high penetrating power, great care must be taken to ensure that no impurities enter the body along with the DMSO. These could damage the liver and other organs.
According to Dr. Morton Walker, there appear to be no known contraindications. A free e-book by him is available online.
When used topically, DMSO’s vasodilatory properties may cause temporary localized skin redness, the severity of which can vary greatly from person to person. This is especially true for high-concentration DMSO100. Therefore, for external use, it is better to dilute it with water to 50% or 70%. DMSO 70% is also available for purchase in ready-to-use form.

DMSO as a crystal

DMSO crystallizes below +18 degrees Celsius. At first, you can see several crystals in the liquid. Gradually, more and more crystals form until, finally, only a very small crystal remains. DMSO does not expand when it freezes, like water does; instead, it contracts. That’s very interesting. However, when heated above 22 degrees, the DMSO liquefies again. In a water bath at a maximum of 37 °C, it can be melted again. However, you should not heat DMSO too much, and under no circumstances should you boil it—and certainly not heat it in the microwave.
When water is added, DMSO in high concentrations heats up temporarily. This is a normal “exothermic” chemical reaction.

I make dilutions with pure reverse osmosis water, distilled water, or low-mineral Athesian spring water, if possible.

DMSO and the quality

DMSO is manufactured and traded in 2 different qualities.

  1. The technical quality. These should not be used on the body.
  2. The quality that is made for the pharmaceutical industry.

A small portion of the DMSO from such a pharmaceutical batch is certified (tested) according to pH EUR (European Pharmacopoeia). The majority, however, is not. It is then usually offered with a note stating that it is not technical grade or that it meets pharmaceutical grade standards. The difference, it seems, is only the certificate—not the DMSO itself. I’d already sent you links to the products I use myself.
To learn more about this great solvent, I used the

  • “The DMSO Handbook” by Dr. rer. nat. Hartmut Fischer
    You can purchase the book directly from the publisher here. (This way, you won’t be supporting a “power-hungry octopus” ;-). Amazon has removed this book from sale. Dr. Fischer suspects this is a form of censorship, as he wrote in one of his newsletters. This is foundational knowledge that I consider very important. Just click on the image. By purchasing through the link (click on the image), you support our work.

All the best
Sebastian