Materia Medica

Neem (Azadirachta indica) — Indian Lilac, Margosa
A careful guide to Azadirachta indica covering neem's traditional uses, plant-part differences, external applications, neem-oil poisoning risk, pregnancy and child safety. Read more...
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) — Nettle, Common Nettle, Stinger
A whole-plant guide to stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), including wild identification, leaves and stems, root and seed, cut-and-sifted and powdered forms, food and herbal preparations, modern evidence, safety and folklore. Read more...
Noni (Morinda citrifolia) — Indian Mulberry, Cheese Fruit
A research-grounded guide to noni (Morinda citrifolia), separating traditional Polynesian uses from modern juice marketing while covering phytochemistry, limited human evidence, liver-injury reports, potassium and medication cautions. Read more...
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) — Mace, True Nutmeg
A research-grounded guide to nutmeg and mace (Myristica fragrans), covering culinary and trade history, traditional medicine, myristicin and other phytochemicals, modern research, pregnancy considerations and high-dose intoxication risk. Read more...