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.
>
> May I ask what for?
No, sorry, you may not.
Oh, all right then LOL. Just an idea for an (external use) ointment for a
(resonably) rare medical condition.
-S


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