Smrekovit Blog

Stomach pain is often felt in the upper abdomen or in the pit of the stomach. It may be burning, dull, cramping or related to food, and the cause is not always the stomach itself. Find out about the most common causes, warning signs and what may be appropriate to do for milder symptoms.

Documented case of a 77-year-old patient with venous and heart failure whose open lower leg wound was monitored after injury using serial photographs and measurements. During 19 days of documented use of Smrekovit Klasik, the estimated open wound area decreased from 25.08 cm² to 0 cm².

Documented case of a 77-year-old patient with venous and heart failure whose open lower leg wound was monitored after injury using serial photographs and measurements. During 19 days of documented use of Smrekovit Klasik, the estimated open wound area decreased from 25.08 cm² to 0 cm².

Documented case of an extensive post-traumatic necrotic wound of the left foot, monitored from the injury in February 2026 until wound closure and later follow-up. The case includes medical documentation, a photographic course, and time-documented monitoring of the use of Smrekovit Klasik as part of the overall wound care.

An ingrown toenail can cause pain, redness, swelling and even pus. We explain why it develops, what you can do at home, how we approach it at Smrekovit and when it is advisable to see a doctor.

Mouth ulcers are small, painful sores of the oral mucosa that most commonly appear on the inside of the lips and cheeks, beside the tongue or underneath it. They are not contagious, and most minor mouth ulcers heal on their own within one to two weeks. A few simple measures can help reduce irritation and pain, while long-lasting, very large or frequently recurring ulcers may…

Gingivitis most commonly develops due to dental plaque along the gum line. The gums may bleed during brushing, become swollen or sensitive, while pain is not necessarily present. The most important measures are thorough cleaning of the teeth and interdental spaces and, if needed, professional removal of tartar; if the gums are receding, pus is present or teeth become loose, a dental examination is needed.

A cold sore on the lip often begins with tingling, itching or a burning sensation, followed by small blisters and then a scab. It is most commonly caused by the HSV-1 virus, which remains in the body after infection and can become reactivated. Most recurrent outbreaks heal within about one to two weeks, but it is also important to know when a cold sore is contagious,…

Knee pain can have many different causes – from overuse or an injury to the meniscus, ligaments or tendons to osteoarthritis, inflammation or problems in other structures around the joint. When choosing the appropriate approach, it is therefore important first to determine where the pain is located, how it started and whether the problem comes from the joint itself or from the tissues around it.

Smrekova smola in smola bosvelije sta na videz podobni – obe sta “smola” – v resnici pa gre za dva različna kemijska sveta. Smola iglavcev (smreka/bor) je bogata s smolnimi kislinami in pogosto deluje bolj “na terenu” (mikrookolje, zaščitni film, lokalni učinki). Smola bosvelije (Boswellia, kadilo) pa vsebuje bosvelične kisline in je v literaturi pogosteje…

Ivo Konc, ki je leta 1990 izdelal prvo smrekovo mazilo je pri svojih 71 letih kot mladenič. V videu ob 30. obletnici (prihodnje leto) smrekovega mazila Smrekovit Klasik opisuje na kakšen način on uporablja Smrekovit izdelke. Pokaže tudi svojo gibljivost, saj še vedno naredi stojo na rokah, žensko "špago", dvigne nogo 2 m visoko in…

Candida is a yeast that can normally be present in the mouth, digestive tract, on the skin and genitals without causing any problems. A problem arises only when actual candidiasis develops – a local or, more rarely, invasive infection. Much more questionable are explanations that attribute fatigue, bloating, “brain fog” and many other non-specific symptoms to Candida without…

An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries of the ankle joint. Find out how to recognize it, how milder and more severe ligament injuries differ, how long recovery usually takes and when medical assessment is needed.

Objavljamo zanimiv pogled Viktorije Konc, žene Ivota Konca, na začetek proizvodnje prvega smrekovega mazila leta 1990 in na konec proizvodnje v Naklem leta 2015, ko je že nekaj let proizvodnja potekala tako v Naklem kot v Ljubljani. Od tedaj proizvodnja poteka le še v Ljubljani. Leto 1990 Začelo se je s Požarom. Ivo je prvo…

Swelling occurs due to the accumulation of fluid in the tissues and, after a blow, sprain or other injury, is often part of the body’s normal response. More important than the swelling itself is understanding its cause, as it can also result from inflammation, impaired venous or lymphatic drainage and other health problems. With milder injuries, it usually begins to gradually subside, while sudden, rapidly increasing…

Bolečine v kolenu so ena najpogostejših težav tekačev, ne glede na to, ali gre za začetnike ali izkušene športnike. Glede te težave se na nas pogosto obračati in Smrekovit sicer pri bolečinah v kolenih zelo pomaga ter je mogoče pri teku z njegovo pomočjo odpravljati bolečine tudi brez spremembe tehnike, vendar pa je eden glavnih…

Cooling with ice is often used after injuries to reduce pain and swelling, but its effect on healing is less clear. See what the research shows and why we generally do not recommend cooling when using Smrekovit.

An open wound on the leg may heal slowly because of impaired circulation, swelling, diabetes and other factors. Learn what affects wound healing and when medical assessment is needed.