Active component of chili peppers.
A pain-relieving cream, gel, lotion, or roll-on. Capsaicin (Capsagel, Dolorac, Salonpas-Hot, Zostrix) is a natural chemical used on top of the skin to relieve the pain of arthritis, shingles, or diabetic neuropathy. Pain relief will be only temporary. Capsaicin is available without a prescription.
The chemical ingredient in chili peppers that provides their pungency, also used as a topical analgesic.
A key component derived from spicy chili peppers, utilized in topical ointments to alleviate pain. Its mechanism of action involves diminishing the presence of a chemical compound responsible for transmitting pain signals from nerve endings to the brain.
A potent compound sourced from fiery chili peppers, commonly employed in topical ointments for pain relief. Its efficacy is thought to stem from its ability to decrease the levels of a chemical substance responsible for conveying pain signals from nerve endings to the brain.