Traumeel Cream vs Gel: Which Topical Should You Choose?

Educational information on traditional homeopathic use only. Not medical advice.

If you have searched for "Traumeel S cream 100g tube" or "Traumeel cream vs gel", you have hit one of the small naming puzzles of this product family. There is a Traumeel gel and there is a Traumeel ointment, and the ointment is also known in German-speaking markets as Traumeel S Creme. This guide clears up what is what, how the two differ, and how to choose between them.

Traumeel S Ointment (cream)Traumeel Gel

Is there a Traumeel cream?

Yes, in the sense that most people mean. Our Traumeel S Ointment product page says it is also sold as Traumeel S Salbe, Traumeel Ointment and Traumeel S Creme. So if you are looking for the cream, the ointment is the product. You will see it in a tube, and we list it in 50 g and 100 g tubes, with larger multi-tube options.

Traumeel Gel is a separate product with its own page. The gel page says it is also sold as Traumeel S Gel and lists tubes of 50 g and 250 g, with multi-tube options.

What do they have in common?

• Both are topical homeopathic medicines from Heel, made in Germany.
• Both are built on the same 14-ingredient Traumeel formula, including Arnica montana, Calendula officinalis, Hamamelis virginiana, Bellis perennis, Symphytum officinale, Hypericum perforatum, Achillea millefolium, chamomile, Echinacea, Aconitum napellus, Atropa belladonna, Mercurius solubilis and Hepar sulfuris.
• Both are directed to be applied in a thin layer to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day, or as directed by a practitioner, and gently massaged in until absorbed.

How they differ

The difference is the base, and therefore the feel and how you might use it. According to our pages:

	Traumeel Gel	Traumeel S Ointment (cream)
Feel	Cooling, non-greasy, absorbed quickly	Richer and more emollient
Contact time	Quick to absorb	Longer contact with the skin
Page suggests	Pleasant after acute injuries or exercise	Suited to massage, longer-running complaints, and dry or sensitive skin
Tube sizes listed	50 g, 250 g	50 g, 100 g
Base	Gel	Hydrophilic ointment base, preserved with 12.5 vol.-% ethanol

The ointment page also says it may be applied beneath light bandaging where appropriate and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

Choosing between them

• Straight after a knock or a workout: many people like the cool, light feel of the gel.
• Massage, dry skin, or an area you will treat for a longer stretch: the ointment's richer base is the one the page recommends.
• Hairy areas or when you need to dress quickly: a gel is usually less messy.
• Keeping both: because the formula is the same, some households keep one of each. The Traumeel & Zeel Ointment Bundle is an option if you also want Zeel; see the bundle page.

Using either one safely

• Use on clean, unbroken skin. Keep away from broken skin, eyes and lips, and wash your hands afterwards (gel page).
• The ingredients include plants of the daisy (Compositae) family, such as arnica, calendula and chamomile. Anyone with hypersensitivity to these should not use the product, as the tablets page notes.
• Stop use and seek advice if redness, itching or a rash develops.
• Ask a practitioner first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using it on a child.
• See a doctor for a suspected fracture, a joint that will not bear weight, or pain, swelling or bruising that is severe, unexplained or not improving.

Topical alone, or with tablets?

The product pages describe the gel and ointment as suitable for use alongside Traumeel Tablets and drops. Topicals act on the area you apply them to, while tablets and drops are taken by mouth. Our article on Traumeel gel, tablets and drops goes through the combinations, and this complete guide to creams for pain puts them in context.

Frequently asked questions

Is Traumeel S cream the same as the ointment?

The ointment page says it is also sold as Traumeel S Creme, so they refer to the same product.

Is the cream stronger than the gel?

The pages describe both as built on the same formula. The difference lies in the base and how it feels and sits on the skin, not in the ingredient list.

How often can I apply it?

A thin layer 2 to 3 times a day, or as directed by your practitioner.

Can I use the gel and ointment together?

They share the same formula, so there is little reason to layer both on the same area. Choose one per area unless a practitioner advises otherwise.

Which tube size should I buy?

A 50 g tube suits occasional use or a first trial. The larger tubes suit regular use, households and clinics. Check the variant list on each page.

Keep reading

• Traumeel Gel vs Tablets vs Drops
• What to Use: Creams for Pain
• Traumeel for Bumps and Bruises
• Traumeel for Tendonitis and Overuse Injuries
• Zeel vs Traumeel
• Traumeel Tablets Dosage

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• Heel Products

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