Capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers that is used to relieve muscle pain, joint pain, and nerve pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetic neuropathy. It is available in topical cream, ointment, stick, pad, gel, liquid, and lotion. It appears to work by reducing a chemical, substance P, found at nerve endin [..]

A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically for peripheral nerve pain. It is also being studied for controlling mucositis pain after chemotherapy and radiation ther [..]

the active component of chilli peppers which creates the burning sensation when they are eatenThe amount of capsaicin was far too much for human consumption.

from capsicum, from which it is extracted + chemical suffixes.

Compound found in chillis that makes them 'hot'. It is used in warming substances to rub into the skin.

n. a crystalline compound derived from the capsicum plant of the nightshade family. Colorless yet spicy and pungent, it is irritating to the skin and, therefore, a natural deterrent to predators. Medi [..]

The hot component (an irritant alkaloid) found in chillies. It is flavourless and odourless.

The compound found in the placental ribs of a chili. Responsible for the heat of the chili causing watery eyes, a runny nose, sweating and burning. It has been found not only to stimulate pain recepto [..]

A compound synthesized by various plants to deter predators by mimicking the experience of burning. Capsaicin is responsible for the burning sensation in chili peppers.

The chemical in chili peppers that makes them taste hot. Most of the capsaicin resides in the ribs of the pepper and to a lesser extent in the seeds.

(kap-SAY-ih-sin) an ingredient in hot peppers that can be found in ointment form for use on the skin to relieve pain from diabetic neuropathy.

A potent compound found in Jamaican peppers. Most of the capsaicin is found in the seeds and membranes of a Jamaican pepper. Since neither cooking nor freezing diminishes capsicum's intensity, removing a Jamaican peppers seeds and veins is the only way to reduce its heat. The caustic oils found in chilies cause an intense burning sensation, wh [..]

The compound that gives certain chile varieties their spicy flavor. Almost 80% of this comes from the seed and attaching membranes. This spicy, sometimes fiery, effect does not diminish, except by the [..]

(n) colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno

An chemical found in hot chili peppers that is used in some pain relief creams.

An alkylamide found in Capsicum that acts at TRPV Cation Channels.

Cytotoxic alkaloid from various species of Capsicum (pepper, paprika), of the Solanaceae.

an ingredient in hot peppers that can be found in ointment form for use on the skin to relieve pain from diabetic neuropathy

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A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically for peripheral nerve pain. It is also being studied for controlling mucositis pain after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.