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HOW CAPSAICIN WORKS
Science says chilli burns your mouth without actually burning it, here’s what capsaicin does to your nervesThe sensation after biting into a hot chilli can be intense: your mouth may feel as though it is on fire. Your lips can tingle, your tongue...- 200 years ago one of Earth's oldest plant chemicals was isolated but researchers now find ways to make new potential medicines with two poisonous flowersScientists have uncovered how two famously poisonous plants produce complex chemicals that could one day contribute to new medicines. Resea...
- Psychology of eating spicy food: People who chase the hottest wings on the menu aren't just showing off; researchers call it “benign masochism,” the brain enjoys a scary signal it knows can't actually hurt youBenign masochism describes enjoying sensations perceived as threats when safety is assured. This phenomenon explains liking spicy foods, sa...
- How Bhut Jolokia kicked off a blazing battleIndians had hot chillies, but we grew them for cooking and not the pursuit of insanely high levels of heat. Americans used these chillies f...
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