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to: alt.folklore.herbs
from: Billy
date: 2008-03-12 14:49:50
subject: Re: The opposite of Capsaicin?

In article , Sanukk  
wrote:

> 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

Try dry ice;-)
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