I had fractures of two pubic bones, an injured rear part of the pelvis, and a cracked hip. By applying the product several times a day, I relieve my problems and notice an improvement in how I feel. I am also happy to recommend the product to others.
11.5.2017 · statement no. 282Experiences of Smrekovit users
On this page, we collect written experiences from Smrekovit users who have agreed to their public publication. These are personal statements gathered over the years, together with Google reviews and other user feedback.
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Below are experiences sent to us by users over the years who gave permission for their statements to be published. We do not select these statements according to what users wrote about Smrekovit.
These are personal experiences of individual users. A particular statement does not mean that another user will have the same experience.
My right arm tingles badly, but I do not apply it there. The worst pain is in my lower back, where a lumbar vertebra is badly worn, so I apply it there four times a day. I use Smrekovit ointment several times a day and apply it to the painful area.
29.1.2015 · statement no. 281I have been using spruce ointment for more than ten years to help with various aches and pains, as my body is under considerable strain. With regular use, I notice an improvement in how I feel and better sleep.
5.3.2015 · statement no. 280I use spruce ointment to improve circulation after frostbite of my toes, for vascular problems, and for pain in my spine and similar problems. Sometimes I notice improvement more quickly and sometimes more slowly, depending on the problem. My colleagues also have a similarly positive opinion of the product.
18.12.2014 · statement no. 279I use Smrekovit Klasik for rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud’s syndrome, and a fungal infection of a fingernail. I apply it in the evening and cover the finger. I have been using the ointment for a month and a half; I feel less pain in my joints, and the condition of the fungal nail is gradually improving.
6.5.2015 · statement no. 278For problems with gout, I apply it twice a day to the big toe on my left foot and the index finger on my right hand.
10.3.2015 · statement no. 277I use your product for colds and to relieve pain, so that I can at least ease my problems a little, as I am already getting older. That is simply how it is.
8.10.2015 · statement no. 276I used your Smrekovit 365 product for the first time to relieve pain in my spine and the muscles in my legs. In 1984, I had surgery for a herniated disc, and since then the pain has occasionally returned. Massage usually helps me the most. At the moment, using the product has eased the pain, and I will continue applying it.
on an uknown date · statement no. 275I have severe pain in my shoulders and spine, as well as arthritis in the joints of my hands, which is very painful. I am happy to say that the condition in my shoulders is improving. I have already been waiting six months for acupuncture (for the second time), so I know that recovery will still take time. I believe in the benefits of resin, as my late grandfather also used it for shoulder pain and bruises, back then in its pure form because other preparations were not available in the 1960s. I also use the ointment for all the problems mentioned above. I occasionally have burning feet, especially in the evening.
25.2.2020 · statement no. 274I have been using Smrekovit ointment for about 25 years for cuts, abrasions, coughs, insect bites, and ear pain. We also use it for our pets (cat, rabbit). At the beginning of the year, I developed sciatica, with pain in my lower back and knee. The pain in my knee was sometimes so severe that I could hardly put any weight on the leg. I applied spruce ointment to my lower back and knee twice a day, and after two weeks I was already able to put weight on the leg fairly normally. After six weeks of use, I no longer feel pain in my lower back or knee. Even so, I still apply the ointment to my lower back and knee twice a day.
5.4.2020 · statement no. 273I use spruce ointment for teat injuries in dairy cows. Healing is faster and more effective.
on an uknown date · statement no. 272I have been using your product for almost 30 years. When my son was eight months old and became seriously ill, we used compresses according to the instructions at the time (10 days of use, 10 days off), and his condition gradually improved. Once, when he had an ear infection, we rushed to the emergency department; before leaving, I applied a little ointment in and around his ear. By the time he was examined, the pain had subsided. I still use the ointment today, and my late mother used it as well. For me, this ointment is a real help with many problems. Thank you.
14.2.2020 · statement no. 270User reviews on Google
In addition to the written statements kept in our archive, users have also shared their opinions about Smrekovit directly on Google. A selection of these public reviews is shown below.
Experiences also shared on camera
Over the years, some experiences with Smrekovit have also been shared in television programmes and other video content. For each video, we indicate who is speaking and their connection to Smrekovit.
Meta Palčič
Long-time Smrekovit retailer
Meta Palčič was among the first retailers to offer Smrekovit to her customers. In the video, she talks about many years of cooperation, her experience and the trust that developed over time.
Matjaž Zupan
Former ski jumper and coach
Matjaž Zupan has used Smrekovit for many years. In the video, he shares his personal experience of using it during periods of sporting exertion and recovery.
Roman Perko
Smrekovit user and long-time collaborator
Roman Perko knows Smrekovit as a user and has also used it in his work. In the video, he talks about his personal experience and his long-standing connection with Smrekovit.
Experiences from athletes in our archive
Our archive also contains personal statements from athletes who used Smrekovit during training, competitions and everyday physical demands. The statements were recorded at different times and reflect their personal experiences of use.

“As with every sport, telemark skiing comes with its share of injuries. […] The ointment is excellent; thank God for it!”
David Primožič, 2003 Telemark World Champion
Personal statement no. 47, 27 Aug 2007 · Smrekovit archive

“I always carry a jar of the ointment with me during training. They’re great!”
Primož Peterka, ski jumper
Personal statement no. 44, 27 Aug 2007 · Smrekovit archive

“I started using Smrekovit when I was younger, back when I raced for Sava Kranj cycling club. Since I cycle about 35,000 km per year […]”
Tadej Valjavec, professional cyclist
Personal statement no. 43, 31 Aug 2007 · Smrekovit archive

“Since I discovered Smrekovit, it has become my daily companion – both during training and at tournaments, my days start and end with its use.”
Luka Wraber, badminton
Personal statement no. 92, 11 Apr 2018 · Smrekovit archive
Documented cases from practice
Some experiences are documented in greater detail. In addition to the user's account, we collect available information about the course of the case, supporting documentation and the circumstances of use, while also clearly stating the limitations of the case.
A documented case contains more verifiable information than a regular user review, but an individual case does not by itself prove that Smrekovit caused the reported outcome.
Documented caseChronic diabetic foot wound – documented case
In a man with diabetes, an open wound on the right foot persisted for several months following repeated necrectomies. During 155 days of documented use of Smrekovit Klasik, the measured open wound area decreased from 16.47 cm² to 1.16 cm², or by approximately 93%. Complete wound closure was not documented.
Documented caseChronic calf wound in diabetes – documented case
In a man with type 2 diabetes, a wound on the back of the lower leg persisted for several months after an injury caused by boot rubbing. A series of 20 original photographs documents the condition before the start of using Smrekovit Klasik and the gradual closure of the wound over the following weeks.
Documented caseVenous leg ulcer in a 92-year-old patient – documented healing course
In a 92-year-old patient with confirmed heart failure, treatment with Marevan and borderline elevated blood sugar, a chronic lower leg ulcer was monitored. According to the family, it had been open for about a month and a half before the start of using Smrekovit Klasik. The case shows a photographically documented course from the initial condition in March 2026 to almost complete wound closure at the end of September 2026. It is…
Documented caseFoal without a suckling reflex and with severe joint problems – a practical case
According to the breeder, the foal did not have a normal suckling reflex after birth and did not adequately ingest colostrum during the first hours. Severe joint swelling, pain and marked difficulty getting up later developed. Alongside veterinary care and intensive supportive treatment, the breeder also used Smrekovit Ekstra for several months, and the foal survived to approximately nine months of age,…
Documented caseAnkle dislocation without fracture: documented course of recovery
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 casePost-traumatic lower leg wound with venous and heart failure: documented case
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 caseExtensive necrotic wound of the foot: documented course of the case
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.
How our archive of experiences is created
Experiences come from users
Most statements were submitted in writing, by email or through a feedback form. Google reviews are displayed separately, directly from their public source.
We publish them with permission
Our public archive contains statements from users who permitted their publication. We do not select them according to how positively the user described their experience.
Originals are kept in our archive
Written statements are stored together with their date and archive reference number. Translations preserve the meaning of the original statement, while personal information not intended for publication is not displayed.
A personal user experience is not the same as a documented case, and a documented case is not, by itself, clinical evidence.
Share your experience with us
If you have used Smrekovit, you are welcome to send us your experience. It can be a short impression or a more detailed description of how you used it.
A submitted statement is not published automatically. We include it in the public archive only with your permission.
Frequently asked questions about user experiences
Are the published reviews genuine?
Yes. These are statements that we actually received from users. Written experiences are kept together with an archive reference number and, where known, the date they were received. Google reviews are displayed separately from their public source.
Why are some reviews not signed with a full name?
The amount of personal information displayed depends on the user's permission. Some statements therefore include a full name, while others show only a first name, location or another limited form of identification.
Do you publish every review you receive?
Not automatically. The public archive contains statements from users who have permitted their public publication. We do not select statements according to whether the user describes Smrekovit positively or negatively.
Do you alter the wording of user statements?
We do not alter the substantive meaning of a statement. In older statements, we also preserve the terminology and product names used by the user at the time. Translations preserve the meaning of the original statement.
Why do you also show older reviews?
Because this page also serves as an archive of experiences collected over the years. Where known, the date is shown with the statement so that older experiences can be understood in their historical context.
What is the difference between a review and a documented case?
A review is a user's personal statement. A documented case includes additional information about the course of the case, available documentation, circumstances of use and the limitations of the case. Neither an individual review nor a documented case proves causation by itself.