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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