Re: [CH] ISO: Pain Relief
Celeste or Dave Anderson (Gtoughchile@mail.greatbasin.net)
Tue, 2 Mar 1999 17:02:07 +0000
This recipe is from the Jean Andrews book "Peppers, the domesticated
Capsicums": I have not tried it, so it's worth exactly what you paid
for it.
"Homemade Capsaicin Cream
Yield about 32 ounces
1 pound fully ripe Habanero peppers or any Capsicum Chinense
1quart glycerine or mineral oil (inert oil)
3 ounces paraffin or beeswax, broken
Steam the peppers with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water in a tightly
closed plastic bag in a microwave for 3 to 4 minutes until the stems
pull off easily, or use a conventional method. Drain thoroughly,
remove the stems, and chop with the seeds. Put the oil in a heavy,
deep pan, and add the chopped peppers. Bring to a boil; then reduce
heat, cover, and simmer over low heat for 4 hours; repeat this
procedure two more times (12 hours cooking). Strain through a metal
strainer, pressing the pulp with a wooden spoon. Discard pulp residue
from strainer. Puree the oil and strained pulp in a blender. Strain
once more through a fine metal strainer lined with one ply of facial
tissue, or through muslin or nylon hose. Return to a clean pan. Add
the paraffin and melt carefully over low heat, stirring until
completely blended. Cool slightly and pour into small, wide-mouth,
lidded containers such as plastic pill bottles. Because of the long
cooking time, it is good to make this amount.
NOTE: This pepper pulp in this mixture will become very dark, but the
mixture will lighten after straining. You may also experience
coughing and sneezing during cooking. This ointment is quite greasy."
There is quite a bit more and she recommends starting with Zostrix to
get the pain under control then switch to this which is less
concentrated but a whole lot less expensive.
Hope this helps.
> Is there a recipe for a topical pain-killer that I can make to cure the
> pain in my neck?
Dave Anderson
Tough Love Chile Co.
http://www.tough-love.com
e-mail Chilehead@tough-love.com