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Is My Persian Grandmother Right — Will Saffron Make Me Happy?

Today, modern researchers are confirming what ancient medical texts seemed to know all along — saffron has the potential for numerous medicinal applications, including as an antidepressant

Bad Press: There Is Such Thing as Too Much Garlic

Some home cooks are convinced you can never have enough garlic in your recipes — but I can tell you firsthand it ain’t true (and you’ll pay the price)

Black Seed Oil Is a Hyped Weight-Loss Aid (and Dick Enhancer). Is It Legit?

Black seed oil is an ancient remedy used in recipes all over the world. Now, TikTokers are taking it in large quantities as a diet supplement — raising questions about its safety

Bored in Quarantine, Teens on TikTok Are Tweaking on, Um… Nutmeg?

As someone who loves getting high, I can positively say that inhaling a bunch of nutmeg is a shit way to do so