Chili contains capsaicin, like chili, which is itself spicy and functionally similar to compassion or karuṇā. The chemical compound capsaicin or capsaicin1 (8-methyl-N-vanillil-6-nonenamide) is an oleoresin, an active component of hot peppers (Capsicum). It is irritating to mammals; It produces a strong burning sensation (pungency) in the mouth. When you touch a chili with your mouth you…