I've been using as needed for pain. It's going to relieve inflammation very quickly. It's my new favorite pain relief product. As needed I've done 1/4ml on my wrists and 1/2ml everywhere else. I've had success on my shoulders, wrists and ankles, far better then ibuprofen has worked. I'm not using daily on any body parts but if I was, 1/2ml is what i would start at. Even 1/4 helps my wrists