Capsaicin Cream & Supplements | 食品添加物合法業者資訊網

Youmightnotbefamiliarwiththename,butyouprobablyknowthetaste.Capsaicinisthestuffinchilipeppersthatmakesyourmouthfeelhot.Butit'salsogota ...

You might not be familiar with the name, but you probably know the taste. Capsaicin[1] is the stuff in chili peppers[2] that makes your mouth[3] feel hot. But its also got a medical purpose. Its a key ingredient in creams and patches that can give you relief from pain[4].

When you put capsaicin on your skin[5], you help block pain messages to your nerves. Studies show capsaicin creams and patches can help relieve pain thats due to:

Some research suggests it may help improve scaling, inflammation[6], redness, and pain from psoriasis[7]. It may also help relieve pain from nerve damage[8] thats due to:

Capsaicin comes in two main forms:

Capsaicin cream. For most types of pain[9] relief, your doctor may suggest you try capsaicin cream, lotion, ointment, gel, stick, film, or ointment. You usually dont need a prescription.

To treat headaches[10], youll dab a bit inside your nostrils. Otherwise youll rub it thoroughly onto your skin in the area where y...