The neurons that are sensitive to cold are also triggered by the presence of the flavour compound menthol.
So a drop of menthol mouthwash on your tongue sends basically the same message to your brain as a drop of cold water would.
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The sensors in your skin and mouth that detect heat and cold are also set off by the chemicals in things like mint and peppers, purely by a quirk of nature.
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