Medicine That's a Spice of Life

July 19, 2023

In South America ground hot peppers have been used for centuries to help relieve pain. Scientists have discovered the active ingredient in peppers that relieves skin pain. This sub-stance blocks the pain signals that come from the nerves just under the surface of the skin.

REF: Check, William A. Hot peppers for pain. Los Angeles Times (Repr. in Reader’s Digest) Photo: Peppers _ Pixabay.com

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