Topical Melatonin Lotion for Pain Relief: Recipe + Success Stories

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Q&A
Posted by Lola (Ontario) on 09/28/2024
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Hello Art, I live in Ontario, Canada and only melatonin tablets/capsules or drops are available to purchase. Is it possible to use any of them? Maybe drops? Many Thanks

Ankle and Foot Swelling
Posted by Art (California) on 07/19/2024 2326 posts
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Melatonin Lotion Helped Reduce Ankle And Foot Swelling From An Unknown Cause

Recently I was talking with a friend who has ongoing ankle swelling that their doctor is trying to determine the cause of and has narrowed it down to heart or liver, but can't determine a treatment until that cause is pinpointed. I suggested to my friend that they try melatonin lotion on their feet and ankles in the meantime to try and reduce the inflammation, pain and swelling that is making it difficult and painful for them to stand or walk.

After 2.5 days they showed me that their ankle swelling had reduced significantly and one ankle and foot looked almost normal while the other was noticeably reduced using two applications sparingly applied per day. This is the most relief they have gotten for their swollen ankles and feet and my friend is very happy to finally get some relief!

Art


Q&A
Posted by Tim (VIC) on 07/10/2024

Melatonin 1 gram

Hi My first ever post. Yay! Art gave a fantastic post on making melatonin topical pain recipe. I only have a bottle of melatonin capsules 10mg. How many capsules would = 1 gram? I am horrible with maths, so I tried but couldn't figure it out myself. Thanks very much earthclinic community for all your advice. 🥰

Q&A
Posted by EB (England) on 07/04/2024

Art, I would like to make melatonin lotion without a scale.

What do you mean by a "quarter measuring teaspoon" of melatonin powder? Do you mean a measuring spoon which is a teaspoon measure?

Migraines
Posted by Sherry (Virginia ) on 11/11/2024

How was the melatonin lotion applied? My daughter has migraines and I made your lotion for her and then realized there is no instruction on how to use it for migraines. Does she rub the lotion on where she has migraine pain?


Where to Buy: Canada
Posted by Guzin (Vancouver Canada) on 05/02/2024

Hi Art,

Thank you very much.

looking forward to try your melatonin lotion for pain. I will post my results.


Where to Buy: Canada
Posted by Mike (North) on 07/07/2024

This is not quite true, melatonin is available over the counter in Canada but only in pill form up to 10mg I believe. Bulk powder does not appear to have the same freedom.


Q&A
Posted by Dawna (Naples, FL) on 03/29/2024
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Hi Art, Does it have to be used with Cetaphil or can I use any lotion?

Thanks,

Dawna

Skin Cancer
Posted by Koys (Sofia) on 02/01/2024

Hi Art, Thank you for your melatonin article and report of the results.

I wonder, if the melatonin, applied locally to the skin could help for skin cancer also. Thank you for your insights.

Back Pain Relief
Posted by Art (California) on 12/04/2023 2326 posts

Hi Yomama,

Thank you for this important feedback on how well the melatonin lotion is working out for you! I am very happy that you are finally finding some long needed relief! As to the physiatrist you saw, I have several words for that person, but I can't post them here.

You've got multiple spinal issues going on and I am glad the lotion is helping you with them. It is worth mentioning that melatonin is also useful for fighting osteoporosis, as I previously discussed here :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/osteoporosis-supplements-art-solbrig.html

And here :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/melatonin-for-osteoporosis.html

Something else I have found very useful for bulging discs and degenerative disc disease (DDD), I wrote about here :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/ddd-art-solbrig.html

It sounds like you are going to be having better days ahead because melatonin can be healing to the body in general and the DDD/HA/Stopain remedy is likely to be additive based on reports on EC and from my friends who have used the combination.

Btw, my friend Lydia, who was one of the three friends that I wrote about, had also used the Salonpas patches and ran into the same sensitivity issue as you after about a few weeks of use and could no longer use them, but she did say that the melatonin lotion was more effective and non-irritating.

The following discusses how melatonin can be beneficial for the spine :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/melatonin-spine-health.html

Please keep us posted on your great results using melatonin lotion! Also, please update us on how it works for your shoulder pain. Lydia applies the lotion to her whole spine regularly now and I discussed why that might be a good idea here: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/melatonin-spine-health.html

Art


Back Pain Relief
Posted by judith (USA) on 12/10/2023

thank you, Art! she has lower back stenosis - L5


Back Pain Relief
Posted by M-L Bloch (Zürich) on 02/05/2024

Hi Carol

Do not forget B17, that should help cancer.

rgs from sunny Zurich, Switzerland


Where to Buy
Posted by Dave (Ontario, Canada) on 11/16/2023

I visited the Amazon site for powdered melatonin and confused about what strength to buy. There are bags with 3mg strength, 10mg They are different price from $20. To $40. Depending on size and strength and then there was a choice of laboratory grade 99.9% pure strength for $200. + or -?

Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Karen (NSW) on 11/14/2023

Yes I am questioning the use of the chemical ingredients of Cetaphil as well. I'm finding it's so hard to find ANY product that has safe ingredients??!! My skin is so dry as I've given up searching as it's a mind field of so many companies claiming their products are all natural, but they're not!!! I use a little coconut oil and olive oil sometimes but I get over the greasiness of them.


Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Susan (Wake Forest, NC) on 11/28/2023

Art,

Since melatonin is both lipophilic and hydrophilic, could one just dissolve the mel powder in their moisturizer (I use tallow) and skip the alcohol step?

Thanks,

Susan


Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Diana (MA) on 11/14/2023
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Interesting article. I make lotions including one with magnesium and Naproxen for pain. Usually I use a rate of 1st of each. Melatonin in powder is pretty expensive. Any idea what the usage rate for a lotion is? Thank you.

Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by M-L Bloch (Zürich) on 02/05/2024

Hi Frances

The same in Switzerland, we get it only after 65 years old. I order it at

iherb, usa

rgs from ZUrich


Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Hollyhock (America ) on 11/15/2023

Art, thank you for the recipe! I put it together today and will try it on my back and hips before bed. I will give it a few weeks and then give feedback!


Where to Buy: Canada
Posted by Guzin (Vancouver BC Canada) on 05/01/2024

Hello Earth Clinic, I am not able to find any melatonin powder. Just wondering if anyone knows where to order it from? Regards

Q&A
Posted by Art (California) on 03/29/2024 2326 posts

Hi Dawna,

I just used Cetaphil because it has been around for a long time and is readily available, but I think most lotions will work. Be sure to completely dissolve the melatonin in the gin before adding the lotion to the bottle.

Art


Q&A
Posted by Hollyhock (America ) on 03/30/2024

I've been using the clear aloe vera gel available in stores. It works nicely. :)


Q&A
Posted by Peter (Chicago ) on 02/26/2024

Art, I have user generous portion for neck and. back pain. Is there problem use generous portion?


Back Pain Relief
Posted by Bonnie (Los Angeles) on 07/16/2024

Hello,

Could the melatonin recipe be made without the gin? I don't drink alcohol and would prefer not to put in on my body topically. Or is there a substitute product for the gin? Thank you!


Back Pain Relief
Posted by Art (California) on 12/05/2023 2326 posts

Sharon,

I forgot to ask if you still had a problem with tiredness from the application? If so, how did you work around it?

Art


Back Pain Relief
Posted by Carol (Michigan ) on 12/25/2023

Hi Art,

I have breast cancer and would like to know what dosage the melatonin would be. I was thinking of applying it directly over the breast. I am trying to get up to the 300 mg a day that is supposed to stop the metastes but can't afford the number of pills that would take. Any help would be greatly appreciated and thank you for all your informative advice on this site. God Bless!


Back Pain Relief
Posted by Carol (Michigan) on 02/25/2024

Hi M-L Bloch,

Thank you so much for the suggestion regarding B17.

I will definitely try it! I wish I were in Sunny Zurich. We don't have many sunny days in Michigan in winter. Thanks again, Carol


Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Marlena (Oregon, USA) on 11/14/2023

Thank you for writing out your questions to Art. My questions are similar. Cetaphil lotion is not too bad, but not good either. I agree with your coconut oil suggestion as long as it's organic. I wonder why Art specifically adds gin as an ingredient. Higher quality gins do have natural botanicals in their formulas.


Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by cy (usa) on 11/14/2023

Can castor oil be substituted for gin in pain remedy with melatonin?


Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Mary (NEW YORK) on 11/14/2023

Hi! Can you or anyone put this recipe into spoons… I don't know grams.. 1/2 teaspoon???? Thanx I want to try it!!!!!!


Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Leesa (Arkansas) on 11/16/2023

I was wondering the same thing.


Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 11/18/2023

Karen, have you tried Aussie-grown product jojoba oil, either on its own or in various moisturising products.


Where to Buy
Posted by Hy (Florida) on 11/14/2023

My name is Hyacinth. I receive Earth Clinic emails. I particularly want to find out about the email sent today regarding Topical Melatonin Powder and the Cetaphil Moisturing Lotion to make to recipe for topical pains in lower back, neck and shoulder.

I called a Homeopathic Pharmacy but they did not have it, as I bought two other items related to Earth Clinic's email. I am really interested to know where the Pure Melatonin Powder and the Cetaphil Moisurizing Lotion could be bought as there was no note of this on the link. Thanks.

Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Jan (Ga, Usa) on 11/14/2023

Melatonin Lotion plus oral melatonin?

Question for Art please. I usually take 2,500 mcg capsules of Melatonin at night for help sleeping. Do you have any suggestions or advice for using some Melatonin Lotion for neck and shoulder aches?

Thank you. I appreciate your information.

Melatonin Lotion Feedback
Posted by Rusty (Lewistown, mt) on 11/14/2023

I take melatonin tablets-10 mg, for a sleep disorder along with numbness & pain in my back, feet, and hands(carpal tunnel) Would the tabs be just as helpful as your mixture?

Thank you (looking forward to a sucessfull outcome)

Sincerely

Richard


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