New electrical producing creams are provided. In one embodiment, the electrical producing creams comprise menthol and camphor, preferably provided as part of a base gel, supplemented with potassium and a source of oxygen. The most preferred base gel is sold under the name SOMBRA. In another embodiment, the electrical producing creams comprise potassium and a source of oxygen supplemented with optional active and inactive ingredients. The most preferred source of oxygen is a chlorite (e.g., sodium chlorite) and/or spirulina. The electrical producing creams provide high metabolic activities and sustain those activities over prolonged periods of time, thus being useful for treating a large variety of ailments, including diabetic neuropathy, post hepatic neuralgia, scleroderma, psoriasis, strain, spasticity, headaches, neuropathy secondary to drugs, peripheral neuropathy, leg pain, muscle cramps, muscle aches and pains, bruise, sinusitis, sprain, arthritis, joint pain (arthralgia), and edema.