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Capsaicin

Capsaicin is the pungent capsaicinoid used in standardized topical pain-relief creams. Knee-osteoarthritis evidence is topical and must not be inherited by food, oral cayenne supplements, or homemade rubs.

Reviewed health uses

Knee osteoarthritis pain

For ongoing supportSOME

Topical capsaicin can reduce knee osteoarthritis pain for some people when used regularly, although local burning or stinging is common and benefit varies between individuals.

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Household preparations

Safety information

No published ingredient-specific cautions are attached.