"Sanukk"  wrote in message 
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> 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


Since it is for external use, that gives you lots more choices, of course. 
I have used mineral ice for that sort of thing on occasion.   Hope you find 
some relief.

-- 
Best Regards,

Evelyn
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