I love little bits of spice lore that I've picked up from various sources. Cinnamon is considered an aphrodisiac for both sexes, but nutmeg only works for men and cardamom for women -- that is, if you believe in aphrodisiacs and their like.
That's interesting. I loathe Cardomom - it tastes like perfume to my tastebuds. Very difficult to use as a flavour enhancer without it overwhelming all the other flavours, I think. Or it might be that my extreme dislike of it just makes it seem that way to me? I wonder why nutmeg only supposedly works on guys? how fascinating!
BTW, I would be interested in herbs & spices that reinforce each other, very much indeed.