trashcreature t1_j1hmju5 wrote on December 24, 2022 at 12:33 PM Reply to comment by clericalclass in What specifically about ginger/menthol/wasabi causes one's sinuses to open? by Bartendiesthrowaway Wasabi contains allyl isothiocyanate which is an irritant. Your body increases mucus production and secretion in an attempt to protect the nasal tissue and flush the chemical from your nose. Horseradish contains the same chemical. Permalink Parent 314
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Reply to comment by clericalclass in What specifically about ginger/menthol/wasabi causes one's sinuses to open? by Bartendiesthrowaway
Wasabi contains allyl isothiocyanate which is an irritant. Your body increases mucus production and secretion in an attempt to protect the nasal tissue and flush the chemical from your nose. Horseradish contains the same chemical.