Choosing to use a natural pain relief was an easy decision to make. there are so many pain pills, I was really tired of the drugs. By doing research I found arnica and wild lettuce. I tried it out on many friends and with good results it worked. Rather than fill my body with a lot of drugs I wanted to give it a chance to work with what is naturally available for us. natural remedies take time. With patience allow nature to work with your body. Using arnica I apply it once in the morning again maybe afternoon, Or I apply it before bed and in the A.M. NO PAIN. This salve has been a game changer for me. Having serious lower back pain and leg pain, I'm very happy using this salve. Knowing that I'm putting natural products in my body gives me a much better feeling than taking pills. I'm not concerned with side effects of chemicals. Using this product is a decision that takes serious thought. you want to understand what you're doing and know that it will work for you. for muscle pain, soreness this salve has helped me. applying this to my skin knowing i'm not applying chemicals is an added security measure to me. and it's safe for most people to use.