ASTONISHINGLY effective!
I first received this balm as a gift a few years ago and it has effectively replaced all other remedies for minor to moderate aches and pains in my household. We're not big into essential oils or natural medicine, but my partner is still hesitant to use pain medication for his neck and wrist tension. This helps ease his pains and doesn't irritate his sensitive skin. I'm fortunate enough to only have occasional shoulder tension, but when I do have it, I rub a little of this on and I feel relief almost instantly.<br /><br />Side note: The smell is a little strong, but we both like the smell. I have a feeling it could be a love it thing, so it might not be a product you could keep at your desk at work or use around scent-sensitive friends. HOWEVER, even if you don't care for the smell, it's fantastic to sniff if you have a cold! When we've had particularly stubborn stuffy noses and congested chests, we've even melted a tiny bit of the balm (just about a pea-sized ball!) in boiling water and used the steam to help breathe better.
Rating: 5 stars