Capsaicin comes from chili peppers, and the heat it produces may help relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and other conditions. Many companies sell creams containing ...

Chili peppers are famous for a lot of things, including their spicy kick. This spice sensation is caused by a chemical compound called capsaicin. While known for causing a three-alarm fire in your ...

The burning sensation of hot peppers comes from capsaicin, a compound that binds to the heat receptors in your mouth. While it does not cause physical damage, the sensation is strong enough to make it ...

Dear People's Pharmacy: I've heard that capsaicin nasal spray was used to treat migraines in a study. I've also read accounts online of migraine sufferers who put capsaicin powder into their nostrils ...