I bought these months ago. So, I have had ample time to use them for various things. First, not a strong or unpleasant odor. And it doesn't leave a residue on clothing even though it's a salve. I use it as a moisturizer on my hands and feet. Put socks on your feet as soon as you put it on. Seals in the moisture. I use it on my neck and put a heated neck wrap on it. Gives me some pain relief. Also, I rub it on my joints which helps as well. My husband has arthritis in his hands and feet and is on his feet 12 hrs a day, 7 days a week. So, before he goes to work, after his shower, i give him a good foot massage with it and then his socks over it. It helps his cracked heels as well as providing him with some relief for the arthritis pain. I even bring this with me to my chiropractor. His wife does massage in the office in addition to adjustments. And then they put the moist heat on. Fantastic! BUT the most interesting thing I found it works great for is mosquito bites. Takes away the itching and heals them faster. I had about 30 bites on the back of my legs. After almost scratching them raw, I tried Caladryl loton, alcohol, Benadryl, etc.. but nothing worked. I used some of this salve on my dry hands before bed and happened to rub one of my legs that was covered in bites and all of a sudden the intense itching was gone. Not just dissipated but gone. And I've tried it again a few times and it definitely works.!