cooling and heating effect with anti-inflammation Boswellia. Spray applicator is convenient.
When I review a pain relief item, I am interested in the mechanism for pain relief whether it 1) absorbs deep into the pain source such as high quality Emu oil does, or 2) whether it masks pain through a cooling and/or heating sensation. The latter type of pain relief can relax muscles and thus, potentially free joints-- thus both mechanisms are useful. This particular product works primarily according to the second route. That is, it contains a menthol (called methyl salicylate) that first cools the injury sight, then leaves a lasting feeling of heat. In addition to this primary ingredient however, they include Indian frankincense (from the plant, Boswellia) as an anti-inflammation agent. So this product is trying to be the best of both approaches. For about two weeks I have been comparing this pain medicine to other pain relief creams and lotions. I love the spray applicator so my hands do not get messy or greasy. It makes it more convenient to use when in public for instance, or at bedtime when one simply wants to turn out the lights and not run to the washroom to scour hands clean. The spray has a feint menthol + rubbing alcohol smell and a few seconds after spraying it will leave a cool feeling, a minute later the cool becomes hotter. Feels like icy hot in a spray. However, I sleep better knowing that unlike pure icy hot creams, this also has boswellia to lower inflammation. So it is supposed to mask and speed healing. I cannot tell you if the inflammation is actually going down, but I do get relief. Though not as much relief as my emu oil. As an added bonus, the product evaporates my sweat (there must be alcohol in the product) adding an additional layer of cooling and keeps me dryer.<br /><br />Overall, This product ranks #2 among 6 types of pain relief I have been using off and on. My favorite product however (a cream with high quality hemp and menthol and emu oil) is 4 times more expensive than this spray. Given the $10 per bottle price, which seems more than reasonable for what you get, I will happily give it 5 stars. I hope this helps with your pain and please give this a thumbs up if my review has helped you with your decision to purchase (or not)
Rating: 5 stars