Tunisia
(1971 SG728)
Germany
Chillies contain the pungent ingredient
capsaicin which is used as a counter irritants in
treating post-herpetic neuralgia.
It also has the additional effects of depleting substance P,
a pain neurotransmitter in peripheral
sensory neurones. Care should be taken not to get it
into the sensitive conjunctiva.
Capsaicin is also an ingredient in tear gas. |