Re: The opposite of Capsaicin?

"Sanukk" <.> wrote in message 
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> Hi
>
> Where Capsaicin (the active component of chili peppers) creates the
> sensation of extreme heat, is there anything that does the opposite, ie
> give the feeling of extreme cooling or cold?
>
> -S


Menthol from mint, Thymol from Thyme and Eucalyptol from Eucalyptus.  
Look 
on your jar of Vicks vapo-rub.   Most of those cooling extracts are from 
herbs.

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Best Regards,

Evelyn