Euphorbia resinifera, native to Morocco, produces resiniferatoxin (RTX), a compound 50,000 times hotter than Habenero chili peppers and over 1,000 times hotter than capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers!
RTX activates the same pain receptors as capsaicin but with far greater intensity, making it a focus of research for developing novel pain management therapies, particularly for chronic and neuropathic pain.
Traditionally, extracts from the plant were used in Moroccan medicine to treat warts, skin conditions, and as a purgative.
However, due to its extreme potency, handling this plant requires caution to avoid severe irritation or harm.
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Plant Fact: 50,000 Times Hotter Than Habaneros!
