a colorless solvent, used to penetrate and convey medications into the tissues
A sulfur-containing substance produced from wood pulp, has been used topically for relief of osteoarthritis symptoms. It is a scavenger of reactive oxygen species, and it functions as an anti-inflammatory agent.
See: DMSO. Imaginary points located in the coronary band, on top of the pillars.
Solvent (liquid capable of dissolving things) that easily penetrates the skin. It is a dangerous, unproven "remedy" for the pain and inflammation of arthritic disorders.
An alkyl sulfoxide, C2H6OS, a powerful solvent that can dissolve aromatic and unsaturated hydrocarbons, organic compounds, and many other substances. Its biological activities include the ability to penetrate plant and animal tissues and to preserve living cells during freezing. In mainstream medical treatment, it has been shown efficacious for one condition, interstitial cystitis. It is used in a number of unconventional cancer treatment, applied topically in conjunction with other agents.
A colorless liquid that readily dissolves many chemicals and penetrates animal and plant tissues. It is used in human medicine, veterinary medicine, and pharmaceuticals.
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a penetrating solvent, that enhances the absorption of therapeutic agents and has been proposed as an effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent in arthritis and bursitis.
Partially oxidized sulfur gas, formula (CH3)2SO, which finds large use as a solvent, but due to low volatility does not exist in the atmosphere in high concentrations. Found in marine aerosols, and thought to be a partial oxidation product of dimethyl sulfide.
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is the chemical compound (CH3)2SO. This colorless liquid is an important dipolar aprotic solvent. It is readily miscible in a wide range of organic solvents as well as water.
