Research & education

Short notes, written carefully. No miracle claims. See also our deeper research articles.

Sleep
Apigenin, chamomile and the evidence for a calmer night
Chamomile's calming reputation rests largely on apigenin, a flavonoid with affinity for benzodiazepine receptors. Trials are small but consistent on sleep latency.
Inflammation
Why turmeric needs black pepper to do anything at all
Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own. Piperine slows its metabolic clearance dramatically — which is why the two almost always appear together.
Digestion
The fifteen-minute rule for post-meal infusions
Drinking immediately after eating dilutes little and helps less. A short wait lets the stomach begin its work before menthol relaxes the smooth muscle.