Marmot oil, pure and powerful
Life was hard for our ancestors. They searched their immediate environment for powerful remedies for their backs, muscles, and joints. Herbs, minerals, and animal products were available to them. In doing so, they discovered many amazing properties and active ingredients. For example, marmot oil (also called marmot fat) has been a proven household remedy for centuries.

Our marmot oil
100% pure and from the Swiss hunt
We have been offering marmot oil since 1981. Our marmot oil is 100% pure, natural, and Swiss. We do not add any fragrances, colors, or preservatives. Our marmot oil comes exclusively from Swiss hunters. This way, we can be sure that the marmots live in their natural habitat in the Swiss Alps. Our marmot oil is handcrafted and bottled in Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland.

How do I use marmot oil?
Marmot fat on its own is neither warming nor cooling. For a warming effect, massage marmot oil into your back and muscles. For a neutral or cooling effect, apply marmot oil to your joints (do not massage in; massages generate heat). You can apply marmot oil on its own. However, its full power is revealed when used together with our marmot ointments. This creates the most potent blend of marmot fat and powerful herbs. Discover the power of marmot oil and feel the soothing relief from nature.

Active ingredients in marmot fat
Where does the power come from?
Marmot oil contains a unique power: natural cortisone-related substances*. As a protective mechanism – acquired over millennia – the marmot stores this active ingredient in its fat. According to current knowledge, it is the only animal species in the world to do so in this concentration. (*Source: Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung, 128, No. 38/88, research report by Hildebert Wagner and Dieter Nusser, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology at the University of Munich)

Handmade in Frutigen in the beautiful Bernese Oberland

100% natural, without artificial additives, without compromise

We only use Swiss marmot oil.

We completely dispense with artificial preservatives, fragrances and colourings

We have been selling our own marmot oil since 1981.

How is marmot oil made?
Marmot oil is extracted from marmot fat, or the fat of the marmot itself. This fat is processed under heat and remains in oil form (up to a certain temperature). This is why it is also called marmot oil. We obtain our marmot fat exclusively from Swiss hunters. This way, we guarantee what we believe to be the best animal husbandry: in their natural habitat. Marmots are not hunted for their fat, but rather to curb overpopulation and disease. The extraction of marmot fat is actually the utilization of a precious raw material that would otherwise be unused.
Do you have a question?
Here you'll find answers to many questions about our marmot herbal ointments and other products made from marmot fat. If you'd like to know more, don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to your questions.
How often can I use products containing marmot oil?
You can safely use the marmot herbal ointments, marmot massage oil and Marmotte several times a day. The many positive feedbacks show that satisfaction is very high when used several times a day ( for example, once in the morning and once in the evening).
You can use pure marmot oil two to four times a week. It is ideal for strengthening our marmot herbal ointments. Simply add a drop of marmot oil when rubbing in the marmot ointment. This way you can unleash the full power of the marmot oil and the herbs.
Storage and shelf life
If stored correctly, our marmot ointments, marmot oil and massage oils have a shelf life of 2 years. Store our marmot products in a cool place, protected from light. It doesn't have to be the fridge. The medicine cabinet in your home is sufficient. You can find the best-before date on the product.
A small request from us:
Remember. The date on the products means "best before" and not "dangerously low" 😊. If the product still smells good, you can use it for longer.
Where does marmot oil come from?
The marmot fat, the chamois fat and the badger fat all come from Swiss hunters. We buy these high-quality raw materials directly and exclusively from responsible Swiss hunters. This means we know exactly where our animal fats come from.
In order to prevent overpopulation and diseases, the population of these wild animals is controlled through hunting. The federal government and the respective cantons monitor the hunting.
Can I also drink the marmot oil?
What is marmot oil?
Marmot oil is made from marmot fat, that is, from the fat of the marmot. This fat is processed using heat and remains in oil form (up to a certain temperature). That is why it is also called marmot oil.
Marmot fat contains small amounts of natural substances that are related to cortisone. This is where the well-known and powerful effect of marmot oil comes from. Alpine residents recognized this a long time ago. Marmot fat has been a tried and tested household remedy in Alpine folk medicine for over 500 years.
Since when has marmot oil been used?
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What active ingredients does marmot oil contain?
Marmot oil received scientific confirmation in a research report in 1988*. In this study, various corticosteroids (natural relatives of cortisone) were detected in small amounts in marmot fat. This natural cortisone substance is sufficient to give marmot fat its special power. This finding was new and unique in the animal world. This report points out that marmot oil and badger fat have been used to treat various ailments since at least the Middle Ages. The focus has always been on external use for the musculoskeletal system.
* Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung, 128, No. 38/88, research report by Hildebert Wagner and Dieter Nusser, Institute for Pharmaceutical Biology at the University of Munich
Marmot oil stinks! Right?
That was probably how it used to be! It depends a lot on the careful processing of the marmot fat. First-class marmot oil has little odor of its own and smells similar to vegetable oil. There are natural differences in the scent of our marmot oil. Because every animal is different. That is unavoidable. Otherwise we have to add fragrances to the marmot oil. And that is out of the question for us. Our marmot oil should remain 100% natural.
For our natural products we only use marmot oil of the highest quality. The addition of different herbal mixtures gives for example Our marmot herbal ointments not only have a powerful effect but also have a pleasant, refreshing scent. See for yourself.
Marmot oil softens bones. Is that true?
This is a widely held opinion among the people. We take this scientifically unproven theory seriously. Therefore, and also for our own safety, we limit the use of pure marmot oil to 2 to 4 times a week.
The amount of marmot oil in our marmot herbal ointments and massage oils is adjusted so that you can safely use them several times a day for an unlimited period of time.
Our opinion:
We think that this information is based on early traditions. At that time, medicine was not as advanced as it is today. Osteoporosis (also called "bone loss"), for example, was unknown. The oil was used a lot in the past. Users probably blamed some bone fractures on the marmot oil.
We have been selling our marmot products since 1992 (marmot oil since 1981) and have not received a single response on this topic. Many therapists have also been working with our products on a daily basis for years. We have not received any negative feedback here either.