Pain reliever and method of use

A method for treating a victim of a discomfort caused by topical application of capsaicin comprising the step of applying a composition comprising a carrier fluid, at least one first active ingredient comprising capsaicin, and at least one second active that functions as an analgesic ingredient to reduce capsaicin induced skin irritation topically to the skin of the victim near an area affected by the discomfort, wherein the at least one second active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a polyol, a nettle extract, a yarrow extract, a coltsfoot extract, a birch extract, a rosemary extract, a horsetail extract, a ginger extract, a chamomile extract, a comfrey extract, a lavender extract, and a bergamot extract.

A method for making a composition useful for topical application to treat a discomfort, said method comprising mixing a carrier with at least one first active ingredient comprising capsaicin and at least one second active ingredient to reduce capsaicin induced skin irritation to form an aqueous solution containing in the range of 0.025 to 0.25 percent by weight of capsaicin, wherein the second active ingredient forms an analgesic and is selected from the group consisting of a nettle extract, a yarrow extract, a coltsfoot extract, a birch extract, a rosemary extract, a horsetail extract, a ginger extract, a chamomile extract, a comfrey extract, a lavender extract, and a bergamot extract.