My daughter treated a hen that a hawk had pecked on the back all the way to the bone. Every day she applied Smrekovit Klasik and bandaged the wound. You won’t believe it—the hen survived and the wound healed completely.
25.11.2020 · statement no. 218Experiences of Smrekovit users
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Spruce ointment is awesome! It has been part of our lives for many years. We used to buy it in Naklo. We’re a big family, and ‘spruce goo’ is our eighth family member. It goes everywhere with us—at home on every floor, and on holiday too.
We use it for bumps (after applying the ointment, they go away), for inflamed eyes (we apply a thin layer on the eyelids and the inflammation is gone overnight), and for headaches we massage our forehead with it. When we catch a cold, we rub it on the throat, chest, and back and then cover it with a scarf or a cotton cloth—applied twice a day, it helps a lot. Pimples dry out, insect bites stop swelling and hurting, and when our legs ache, we rub it in and massage.
For burns, there’s nothing better. We apply it and at first it does hurt a bit more, but it helps: no blisters and no scars. We truly use it from head to toe, and when needed we even take it orally.
We’ve been using spruce ointment in our household for more than 25 years. Since we used to do massage therapy, we regularly used it for various injuries such as sprains, bruises, and abrasions. I recommended it to many massage clients and always kept it in stock so we could react quickly when problems came up. We also used it for gum pain, ear pain, and similar issues.
Smrekovit Klasik ointment really helps me a lot during herpes flare-ups. My daughter and I both tried it, and it helped both of us.
I had cracked ribs – I applied the ointment, and the pain went away. I also had a bruised knee with a hematoma, and the pain calmed down.
A friend gave me Smrekovit as a gift for my 50th birthday. When I fell off a small stool, I relieved the pain in my knee and thighs by applying Smrekovit. After two days, the pain began to subside, and after five days it was completely gone.
I have been using spruce resin ointment for many years, ever since the time when you were still based in Naklo. I am now also very satisfied with the capsules and will certainly order them again.
I have been using the 365 cream for at least two years. A friend advised me to go to Naklo to see Mr. Ivo because of my spinal diagnosis. At that time, I also bought the 365 cream. I use it for all lower back and joint pain, especially in my knee. When I catch a cold, I apply it to my neck or under my nose. About a year ago, I gave the cream to my daughter for my granddaughter. She was two years old, and the skin on her hands was rough, red, and itchy. My daughter took her to a dermatologist in Ljubljana, where they said she was allergic to milk, although she had eaten dairy products until then. Now the skin on her hands is healthy again, and her diet is no longer as strict. I know that my daughter also buys the 365 cream from you. I recommend it to anyone who complains about health problems.
I have been suffering from severe sciatica for six weeks. I learned about your Smrekovit online and ordered it immediately. I am already using my second Smrekovit 365 cream along with compresses. I must say that it helps me a lot and that my condition improved significantly after just a few days of use. I also recommended it to my relatives, and they are very satisfied. I am very grateful for this cream and will definitely order it again, as it truly helps me.
My husband uses Smrekovit 365 and the capsules, while I use 365 for my knee and lower back. After two weeks, the condition improved, the knee was no longer inflamed, and I no longer feel discomfort when walking. The delivery arrived very quickly, and I am very satisfied.
I have been a regular customer for more than eight years, as has my entire family. I use Smrekovit for lower back pain and it helps me a great deal. It also relieves my problems with bronchitis. Because I often have inflamed sinuses and nasal drainage, it also eases these issues. When I apply it under my nose, the mucus clears more easily. Until recently I used Smrekovit Klasik, and lately also Smrekovit Ekstra, which is even better. I also restored the hard skin on my heels with it. The product is truly excellent and healing, and I recommend it to everyone. Thank you for your help and your wonderful products.
A sprained ankle healed within a few weeks thanks to spruce resin. Smrekovit products are excellent for all the ailments that accompany me.
User 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.
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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?
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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.