A colorless crystalline substance extracted from the Capsicum annuum, and giving off vapors of intense acridity.
A topical ointment made from chili peppers used to relieve the pain of peripheral neuropathy.
Main active ingredient in red pepper, or chili pepper (genus Capsicum). Known to affect nervous system functions and development of sensory neurons. Creates stinging, burning sensation on skin or mucus membrane. Used in some cat/dog repellents. Nearly insoluble in water. Freely soluble in ethanol. Example of a commercial source is red pepper powder.
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
a compund that gives food the "hot" sensation when eaten. In the case of chiles, it is found majoritively in the seeds and the membranes.
The chemical that makes hot peppers hot. Used in a topical cream, it sometimes is used to treat TN.
an active ingredient in hot chili peppers used in topical ointments to relieve pain. It appears to work by reducing a chemical substance found at nerve endings and involved in transmitting pain signals to the brain. While somewhat effective for postherpetic neuralgia, it can cause severe burning in some patients.
Pungent active principle of red peppers that activates specific sensory ion channels, possibly involved in pain transmission.
One of the chemical compounds in hot chiles, along with four related capsaicinoids, that causes the burning sensation. At the stem end of the pod, glands secrete the capsaicin, which then spreads throughout, but most of the capsaicin is found in the interior ribs that divide the chambers of the chile, and to which the seeds are attached. The amount varies very significantly by variety, and is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHUs).
The "heat" in chiles comes from this compound. Most prevalent in the seeds and veins of the chiles.
A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically to relieve minor arthritis pain and nerve pain. Capsaicin is in creams such as Arthricare and Zostrix that are applied to the skin . It appears to work by reducing a chemical substance found at nerve endings that is involved in transmitting pain signals to the brain . See the entire definition of Capsaicin
A skin cream made from hot peppers that some people with arthritis use for pain relief. It can be bought without a prescription. Some people with post-herpetic neuralgia use capsaicin cream to ease the pain. Other PHN patients may find it causes burning.
A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically for peripheral nerve pain. Also being studied for controlling mucositis pain following chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
an ingredient in hot peppers that can be found in ointment form for use on the skin to relieve pain from diabetic neuropathy.
The chemical compound capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is the active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue it comes in contact with. Capsaicin and several related compounds are called capsaicinoids and are produced as a secondary metabolite by chili peppers, probably as deterrents against herbivores.
