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Chili Peppers continue to help unravel mechanism of pain sensation

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"Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, generally is viewed as an irritant that produces a burning sensation ...Paradoxically, the same compound also may reduce pain. Capsaicin creams are natural pain-relieving folk medicines, commonly found over the counter, and are effective for a variety of pain syndromes, from minor muscle or joint aches to those that are very difficult to treat, such as arthritis and neuropathic pain..."

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