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Materia — The whole body,
evidence-graded.
Explore a layered human body, click any part, and see the herbs, supplements, and drugs connected to it. Curated efficacy claims are graded by the strength of the research and linked to the studies behind them; reference-only entries make no efficacy claim.
14 interactive regions · Skeletal

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3D model: Z-Anatomy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Anatomical layers
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Skeletal
Bones and joints: the frame, and where wear, breaks, and arthritis show up.
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Muscular
Muscles and tendons: strains, soreness, cramps, and recovery.
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Organs
The major viscera: heart, lungs, liver, gut, kidneys, brain.
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Nervous
Brain, spinal cord, and nerves: pain signalling, sleep, mood.
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Cardiovascular
Heart and vessels: blood pressure, lipids, circulation.
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Respiratory
Airways and lungs: cough, congestion, breathing.
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Digestive
Stomach, intestines, and gut: reflux, bloating, regularity.
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Endocrine
Hormones and glands: thyroid, blood sugar, stress.
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Skin
Skin, hair, and nails: the body’s outer surface.
Frequently asked
Questions about Materia
What is Materia?
Materia is an anatomy-led reference for remedies. A layered, clickable human body leads into a knowledge graph linking body, condition, remedy, compound, and study. Curated efficacy claims carry an evidence grade and citation; reference-only entries are clearly separated. It is ad-free and not medical advice.
Is Materia free?
Yes, Materia is completely free and ad-free. It is a static reference site with no subscription, no account, and no advertising. All content is publicly accessible to anyone, with nothing gated behind a paywall or sign-up.
How does Materia grade evidence?
Each remedy is assigned an evidence grade based on the quality and quantity of cited studies. Grades reflect the strength of clinical research, ranging from meta-analyses down to traditional use. The methodology page explains the full grading system in detail.
Can I search remedies by body part?
Yes. Materia features an interactive body explorer — click any anatomical region to see the conditions and remedies associated with that body part, from headaches to joint pain to digestive issues. The layered model lets you switch between skeletal, muscular, organ, and other systems.
Does Materia cover herbs, supplements, and drugs?
Yes. Materia covers all remedy types, including herbs, supplements, and pharmaceutical drugs. Each remedy is linked to its active compounds and the studies that tested it, regardless of whether the remedy is natural or synthetic. Coverage is judged by evidence, not category.
Is Materia medical advice?
No. Materia is not medical advice. It is an educational reference that compiles and grades the scientific evidence for remedies. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment based on what you read here.
How many remedies does Materia have?
Materia currently maps 207 remedy entries across 24 body parts and 77 conditions. Of those remedies, 91 have curated evidence content; the remaining drug and herb entries are reference scaffolds without efficacy claims. The 553-page baseline is published and intentionally paused rather than continuously expanded.