I use Smrekovit on my knees and now also on my shoulders because of pain. The product is fantastic. The pain in my shoulders is decreasing, and I believe everything will be fine.
29.3.2017 · statement no. 113Experiences of Smrekovit users
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I’ve been using Smrekovit for several years. The products are great. I apply it to my shoulders and back. It’s practically good for everything. I also used it for foot fungus—it took longer, but it worked. I’ve tried many other creams that didn’t help.
7.4.2017 · statement no. 112I used Smrekovit for nail fungus, warts on my neck, sore throat, laryngitis, neck pain, thumb joint pain, and dry skin on my hands and legs. The condition improved and normalized.
8.5.2017 · statement no. 111I’ve been ordering your products for years and have solved many problems. Five years ago I felt pain in my knee, then swelling, so I could barely walk up the stairs. I went to doctors and specialists but found no relief. Then I started using Smrekovit two to three times daily, with a compress and bandage. After a few days I felt tingling, then small scabs appeared, and both pain and swelling disappeared. The pain hasn’t returned in five years. I did the same when I felt pain in my breast—applied it overnight, wrapped it, and again small scabs appeared and disappeared with the pain. Whenever I go on vacation, I always take Smrekovit with me. Nothing works better against mosquito bites.
9.6.2017 · statement no. 110I’ve been using spruce ointment for a long time. I use it periodically when my knees or shoulders hurt. Now my ankles are swollen, so I’ll use it again. Your product is excellent, and I can’t be without it.
16.11.2016 · statement no. 109I’ve known your Smrekovit ointment since before it was sold in stores. Mr. Matjaž from Naklo brought it to our home when he was a curate in Trnovo. Later I went to Kodeljevo in Ljubljana to get more. My mother first used it for back pain, then for constipation, and successfully relieved tooth and gum issues. I personally had positive results with vaginal inflammation, itchy bites, and now I’m treating fungus on my big toe. Improvement was clearly visible within a month. Last December I had a strong viral infection with ear inflammation. I applied the ointment on my neck toward the ear and nose. I was amazed at how well it cleared my sinuses. During the last cold, I even ingested a bit, and I believe that contributed to cleansing. Mouth ulcers and inflammation at the corners of my lips also healed quickly.
3.2.2017 · statement no. 108Because of my work in production I developed severe back pain. My doctor sent me to an orthopedist and for an MRI. The scan showed nothing, so I kept taking painkillers that ruined my stomach. I then got medication for my stomach that didn’t help either. My back is now stable thanks to your father, Ivo Konc. I also used Smrekovit spruce cream, which is fantastic because it absorbs quickly. When I started taking the capsules, I no longer had stomach problems. I’m overjoyed that the capsules helped me. I take them regularly and they’re the only real remedy for the stomach.
18.6.2019 · statement no. 107Over a year ago I hit my breastbone hard. It hurt a lot. The doctor gave me painkillers, which helped the pain but hurt my stomach. A friend gave me Smrekovit, and it helped immediately. The pain subsided. When I overworked myself in autumn, it came back. Now that I have your product, I apply it three to four times a day and the pain eases. I’ve also had sciatica in my right leg for three weeks. The pain was unbearable. I started applying Smrekovit on my leg, and it helped a lot. Now I can walk and sleep normally again.
on an uknown date · statement no. 106While descending from a six-hour mountain hike, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my knee. The descent was very painful. My knee swelled and became hot. In the following days, I could barely walk or climb stairs. I started applying Smrekovit in the evening and wrapped it with a bandage. After three weeks it started improving, and after three months my knee was fine. It’s been over three years now, and I even walked the Portuguese Camino.
7.11.2018 · statement no. 105When I suffered from severe back pain (stenosis) and was considering surgery, I tried stretching therapy and Smrekovit products. After therapy, the pain in my back decreased significantly, and six months of using Smrekovit completely removed it. The hip pain caused by spinal issues and posture also disappeared. Since then, I always carry Smrekovit as first aid. A thick layer quickly removed swelling after a sprain and worked great for various skin rashes.
9.11.2018 · statement no. 104I learned about the ointment from a former colleague from Hrastnik who regularly used the Ekstra ointment for sciatica. After three years she didn’t need it anymore. I tried it myself for a wrist sprain and solved the problem with a compress. It helps open airways, relieves muscle pain after hard work, helps my husband with shoulder pain after surgery, permanently removed shingles that used to return whenever immunity dropped, and helps with back pain and arthritis.
15.10.2018 · statement no. 103I’ve had sciatica in my left leg and lower back for over twenty years. Surgery is not possible. Weather changes cause severe pain. During those times I massage all affected areas with Smrekovit, wrap them warmly, and the pain subsides. I’m happy with the products because they relieve my pain.
7.5.2018 · statement no. 102User 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
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A personal user experience is not the same as a documented case, and a documented case is not, by itself, clinical evidence.
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Are the published reviews genuine?
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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.