takes the edge off my neck shoulder pain [SEP] i love this product and buy it straight from the site in multiples for cost effectiveness i use it on my neck and back to relieve chronic pain from a neck injury i had fused in and have not found anything else that works for me i find other products burn my skin and i do not care for their medicinal scents does not heal the problem but it relaxes my stiff neck and shoulders with it is cooling heating sensations and takes the edge off the pain as someone else said a little goes a long way so do not go crazy the scent can be strong but i disagree that it is unfavorable i love the mint scent and find it relieves stress and clears my sinuses