Arnica gell as a lube

I was wondering if it would be safe to use arnica gell as a lube, in order to reduce swelling in the anal cavity?

Here's what i found:

"Arnica is classified as an unsafe herb by the FDA because of its toxicity and should not be administered orally or applied to broken skin where absorption can occur."

https://www.drugs.com/npc/arnica.html

Another problem with store bought arnica gel for internal use is all the additives. I've used it externally for sore muscles but like organic silica gel much better.

Sounds like you're trying to do something more than just anal lubrication with the arnica. Please share and I & others might have some ideas 😄

I was wondering if it would be safe to use arnica gell as a lube, in order to reduce swelling in the anal cavity?

WHAT swelling?

When i take a series of enemas, my anus swells up, sometimes I can avoid this by using Vaseline as a lube. The problem with Vaseline is it is not compatible with my rubber or silicone nozzles. The same holds true for butt plugs.

I have never heard of organic silica gell, how does it work?

Gary1951 said

When i take a series of enemas, my anus swells up, sometimes I can avoid this by using Vaseline as a lube. The problem with Vaseline is it is not compatible with my rubber or silicone nozzles. The same holds true for butt plugs.

Vaseline is DEFINITELY compatible with silicone nozzles or appliances. It is NOT compatible with latex/rubber materials.

I think "silica gel" is a case of spellcheck gotcha. You wouldn't want to use it for a lube. It's the hard pellets in the "do not eat" packets.

Vaseline is DEFINITELY compatible with silicone nozzles or appliances. It is NOT compatible with latex/rubber materials.

I would maybe guess that he uses both types of toys when playing. So his lube has to work for both materials.

That's not what he said. He said:

The problem with Vaseline is it is not compatible with my rubber or silicone nozzles.

That means not compatible with either, not incompatible with rubber AND silicone.

Other members who use rubber and/or silicone toys should be aware of the effects or lack thereof when using different lubricants.

Water soluble lubes can be used on everything but they tend to dry with extended use, requiring re-application, or addition of small amounts of water which is why people may like oil and silicone based lubes.

A small spray bottle is very good for adding water to re-activate water soluble lubes.

I've had toys that were degraded by Vaseline. Any petroleum based product will do this so for anything other than enema nozzles use water soluble. Susie is 100% right that is will affect them. After awhile if you use Vaseline the surface starts to dissolve and they get sticky and no amount of cleaning will help. You end of tossing them so a word to the wise, or at least anal. Use water soluble.

Gary 1951 said

I have never heard of organic silica gell, how does it work?

This a specialized foreign OTC product somewhat similar to our scar-reducing topical prescriptions. The organic part is important as it's not just sand but something that penetrates skin and gets taken up by cells. I wouldn't use it rectally.

Just to stir the Vaseline pot a little more...an alternative medical doc I know really hates it as an enema tip lube. He thinks the petroleum weakens the immune system! I like pure aloe gel for myself 😄

To our body and tissue, Vaseline is inert. When properly refined, petrolatum has no known health concerns.

Buy the brand name, Vaseline, not a generic. It is properly refined.

If it says "White petrolatum, USP" then it is made to pharmaceutical standards.

Other countries have similar bodies, for instance BP means that it was made under the British standards.

I have a minor case of rectal prolapse that causes swelling of the anus whenever I strain too much or do enemas without using vaseline as a lube. That is why I was wondering if Arnica jell could act as a lube as well as reduce swelling.

Is Crisco compatible with silicone nozzles or tubes?

Dan

Yes, it I safe. Silicon products cannot be damaged by natural oils such as Crisco, Olive Oil, corn oil, canola oil etc. The hazard is with silicon based lubricants and possibly some petroleum based lubricants.

If they're real 100% silicone yes, Crisco is compatible.

I have a minor case of rectal prolapse that causes swelling of the anus whenever I strain too much or do enemas without using vaseline as a lube. That is why I was wondering if Arnica jell could act as a lube as well as reduce swelling.

IS IT SLIPPERY? That should tell you if it is a good lubricant.

I can't tell you anything about it reducing swelling or other characteristics.

I didnt know Arnica was classified as an unsafe herb by FDA. I use it a lot for bruises and contusions......but as a lube.....maybe will have the same effects of a Vicks or anything that have menthol......just dont know if I wanna try it.