works for pain, is that it stimulates the cold nerve receptors. It does not create cold on its own.
When those nerves fire, they block the firing of the other nerves that are
sending pain signals.
So while Biofreeze sounds cold, it does not change the temperature of the
area to which it is applied. Biofreeze has 3.5% menthol and Ilex in it.
I think the Ilex is active, and useful. I use it in tea form with great success. (yerba mate).
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