Topical treatment of pain and to promote healing including capsaicin as an analgesic

摘要

A topical therapeutic preparation includes capsaicin which is an extract of peppers or chiles and which is a potent local pain killer. The ointment also includes a norepinephrine inhibitor and a vasodilator which act to promote blood circulation in the treatment area and thereby promote healing of tissues in the treatment area. The ointment also preferably includes a local pain killer to offset the irritating effects of the capsaicin and a promoter of transcutaneous absorption.