Re: The opposite of Capsaicin?

Evelyn Ruut wrote:

>> 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?
> 
> 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.

Thanks, I was aware of those, but wanted something much stronger,
comparable to Capsaicin.

-S