Materia Medica

Capsicum annuum (Cayenne), realistic botanical photo
Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) — Chili Pepper, Red Pepper
A whole-plant guide to Cayenne-type Capsicum annuum peppers, including culinary use, capsaicin and TRPV1 research, topical pain products, irritation safety, cultivation and fiery folklore. Read more...
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) — Common Ginger, Ginger Root
A whole-plant ginger guide covering Zingiber officinale, culinary use, nausea and menstrual-pain research, preparation and safety. 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...