Deep Tissue is a salve made from St. John's Wort, calendula, arnica, ginger, and cayenne. It is in a base of olive oil and beeswax.  Also included is rosemary, menthol, wintergreen essential oil , and peppermint essential oil.  Superstuffplus does not take the place of proper medical advise from a medical doctor, however you can research these individual ingredients for yourself and learn about their many properties that are historically used in wound healing.  Many website will tell you of their antiviral, anti-inflammatory, pain reducing, disinfectant, antibacterial, antioxident, and cooling properties.