Capsaicin is a naturally occurring alkaloid derived from chillies that is responsible for its hot
pungent taste. It is an odourless fat soluble compound that is rapidly absorbed through the …

A large number of pharmacological studies have used capsaicin as a tool to activate many
physiological systems, with an emphasis on pain research but also including functions such …

Capsaicin is the active ingredient of chili peppers and gives them the characteristic pungent
flavor. Understanding the actions of capsaicin led to the discovery of its receptor, transient …

Capsaicin, a well known vanilloid, has shown evidence of an ample variety of biological
effects which make it the target of extensive research ever since its identification. In spite of …

Capsaicin is the pungent ingredient of chili peppers and is approved as a topical treatment
of neuropathic pain. The analgesia lasts for several months after a single treatment …

Importance of the field: Capsaicin and its receptor, TRPV1, occupy a central place in current
neurophysiological studies regarding pain transmission and have opened new avenues for …

In this review, we discuss the importance of capsaicin to the current understanding of
neuronal modulation of pain and explore the mechanisms of capsaicin-induced pain. We …

Capsaicin is the most predominant and naturally occurring alkamide found in Capsicum
fruits. Since its discovery in the 19th century, the therapeutic roles of capsaicin have been …

Capsaicin, the pungent alkaloid of red pepper (Capsicum annuum) has been extensively
studied for its biological effects which are of pharmacological relevance. These include …

Topical capsaicin formulations are used for pain management. Safety and modest efficacy of
low-concentration capsaicin formulations, which require repeated daily self-administration …