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Balm Chronicles: The Quirky Side of Pain Relief

Odd ingredients, strange stories, and how topical pain relievers actually work.

Published October 7, 2024

Menthol, camphor, capsaicin, methyl salicylate, and lidocaine all show up in topical pain balms. Each works differently — by cooling, warming, desensitizing, or numbing — and many products combine several for layered relief.

Read the full article on the Heidi Pharmacy site: https://heidirx.com/pain-relief-odd-ingredientsstrange-stories/