IMHO, Phlogel is a little expensinve. You can always get DMSO gel or the liquid that will do the same thing. DMSO also has some other interesting properties that can be helpful in injuries.
IMO DMSO gel sucks. Pure DMSO is still the standard by which all carriers should be measured, but it stinks. The so-called oderless DMSO is a farce, its metabolites still stink. Agree, that its medicinal uses and effectiveness are unquestionable.
You think Phlogel is expensive? I don't see $30-35 for 100 applications as expensive at all for what you are getting. Plus, Phlogel has no stink and absorption almost on par with DMSO. Phlogel Ultra is the nuts. You can have the best of both worlds by applying a little DMSO before and after the Phlogel for the max absorption with minimum oder.