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Salih Demir, MSc
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105 Taxonomy Categories • 100+ Evidence-Informed Guides
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Neuroprotective herbs, serotonergic phytonutrients, and neurotransmitter-modulating botanicals.
1460+
Published Guides
105
Categories
12
Wellness Tools
3
Archetype Quizzes
⏱️ 12 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Carnosic Acid, Carnosol, Nrf2 Neuroprotection & Cerebral Memory Perfusion
A deep dive into Rosmarinus officinalis, detailing phenolic diterpenes (carnosic acid, carnosol), Nrf2 electrophilic phase-II antioxidant activation, acetylcholine preservation, and cerebral microvascular perfusion.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 12 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum): Hyperforin, Hypericin & Presynaptic Neurotransmitter Reuptake Modulation
A comprehensive review of Hypericum perforatum, examining hyperforin, non-selective monoamine reuptake inhibition, cytochrome P450 CYP3A4 pharmacokinetics, and mild-to-moderate depression protocols.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 12 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis): Valerenic Acid, Allosteric GABAA Binding & Slow-Wave Deep Sleep Architecture
A scientific monograph on Valeriana officinalis root, analyzing valerenic acid allosteric GABAA modulation, preservation of restorative delta sleep architecture, and non-addictive insomnia management.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Rosmarinic Acid, GABA Transaminase (GABA-T) Inhibition & Cognitive Calm
An evidence-based evaluation of Melissa officinalis leaves, investigating rosmarinic acid inhibition of GABA transaminase, central acetylcholine conservation, and reduction of cognitive mental stress.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): Chrysin, Apigenin Flavonoids & Benzodiazepine Receptor Modulation Without Dependency
A clinical study of Passiflora incarnata aerial parts, exploring chrysin, apigenin, and vitexin C-glycosides, central benzodiazepine site binding, and perioperative anxiolytic clinical efficacy.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po / Magnolia officinalis): Honokiol & Magnolol, Allosteric GABAA Agonism & Cortisol Stress Quenching
A neuropharmacological review of Magnolia officinalis bark, analyzing biphenolic neolignans honokiol and magnolol, positive GABAA receptor allosteric binding, and stress-induced cortisol mitigation.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 12 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Ginkgo Biloba (Yin Xing): Ginkgolides, Bilobalide & Platelet-Activating Factor (PAF) Cerebral Perfusion
A comprehensive review of Ginkgo biloba standardized leaf extract (EGb 761®), examining diterpene ginkgolides A, B, C, bilobalide sesquiterpenes, PAF antagonism, and microvascular cerebral perfusion.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen / Pueraria lobata): Puerarin Isoflavone, Cerebral Blood Flow & Alcohol Craving Neurobiology
A scientific review of Pueraria lobata root, exploring the C-glycosyl isoflavone puerarin, coronary and cerebral vasodilation, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH-2) modulation, and reduced voluntary alcohol intake.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Spikenard / Nard (Nardostachys jatamansi): Jatamansone, Sesquiterpenoid Neurosedation & GABA Receptor Upregulation
A deep dive into Himalayan and Silk Road Nardostachys jatamansi rhizome oil, reviewing jatamansone sesquiterpenoids, GABAA receptor allosteric potentiation, and historical sacred unctions.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 12 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Saffron (Crocus sativus): Crocin, Safranal & Serotonergic Neuroprotection in Mood & Macular Support
A scientific monograph on Crocus sativus stigmata, exploring crocin and safranal pharmacology, neurotransmitter reuptake modulation, retinal photoreceptor preservation, and clinical antidepressant efficacy.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Persian Damask Rose (Rosa damascena): Geraniol, Citronellol & Central Nervous System Anxiolytic Aromatherapeutics
A comprehensive review of Rosa damascena petals, hydrosol, and absolute oil, exploring geraniol-mediated GABAergic neurosedation, sleep architecture enhancement, and cardiovascular autonomic balance.
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Salih Demir, MSc
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Hops (Humulus lupulus): Xanthohumol Prenylated Flavonoid, Humulone Bitter Acids & Estrogenic Sleep Potentiation
A scientific monograph on Humulus lupulus strobiles, reviewing prenylated chalcone xanthohumol, 8-prenylnaringenin (potent phytoestrogen), alpha-acid humulone degradation to 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol, and GABAA sedation.
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Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Carnosic Acid, Carnosol, Nrf2 Neuroprotection & Cerebral Memory Perfusion
A deep dive into Rosmarinus officinalis, detailing phenolic diterpenes (carnosic acid, carnosol), Nrf2 electrophilic phase-II antioxidant activation, acetylcholine preservation, and cerebral microvascular perfusion.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum): Hyperforin, Hypericin & Presynaptic Neurotransmitter Reuptake Modulation
A comprehensive review of Hypericum perforatum, examining hyperforin, non-selective monoamine reuptake inhibition, cytochrome P450 CYP3A4 pharmacokinetics, and mild-to-moderate depression protocols.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis): Valerenic Acid, Allosteric GABAA Binding & Slow-Wave Deep Sleep Architecture
A scientific monograph on Valeriana officinalis root, analyzing valerenic acid allosteric GABAA modulation, preservation of restorative delta sleep architecture, and non-addictive insomnia management.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Rosmarinic Acid, GABA Transaminase (GABA-T) Inhibition & Cognitive Calm
An evidence-based evaluation of Melissa officinalis leaves, investigating rosmarinic acid inhibition of GABA transaminase, central acetylcholine conservation, and reduction of cognitive mental stress.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): Chrysin, Apigenin Flavonoids & Benzodiazepine Receptor Modulation Without Dependency
A clinical study of Passiflora incarnata aerial parts, exploring chrysin, apigenin, and vitexin C-glycosides, central benzodiazepine site binding, and perioperative anxiolytic clinical efficacy.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po / Magnolia officinalis): Honokiol & Magnolol, Allosteric GABAA Agonism & Cortisol Stress Quenching
A neuropharmacological review of Magnolia officinalis bark, analyzing biphenolic neolignans honokiol and magnolol, positive GABAA receptor allosteric binding, and stress-induced cortisol mitigation.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Ginkgo Biloba (Yin Xing): Ginkgolides, Bilobalide & Platelet-Activating Factor (PAF) Cerebral Perfusion
A comprehensive review of Ginkgo biloba standardized leaf extract (EGb 761®), examining diterpene ginkgolides A, B, C, bilobalide sesquiterpenes, PAF antagonism, and microvascular cerebral perfusion.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen / Pueraria lobata): Puerarin Isoflavone, Cerebral Blood Flow & Alcohol Craving Neurobiology
A scientific review of Pueraria lobata root, exploring the C-glycosyl isoflavone puerarin, coronary and cerebral vasodilation, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH-2) modulation, and reduced voluntary alcohol intake.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Spikenard / Nard (Nardostachys jatamansi): Jatamansone, Sesquiterpenoid Neurosedation & GABA Receptor Upregulation
A deep dive into Himalayan and Silk Road Nardostachys jatamansi rhizome oil, reviewing jatamansone sesquiterpenoids, GABAA receptor allosteric potentiation, and historical sacred unctions.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Saffron (Crocus sativus): Crocin, Safranal & Serotonergic Neuroprotection in Mood & Macular Support
A scientific monograph on Crocus sativus stigmata, exploring crocin and safranal pharmacology, neurotransmitter reuptake modulation, retinal photoreceptor preservation, and clinical antidepressant efficacy.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Persian Damask Rose (Rosa damascena): Geraniol, Citronellol & Central Nervous System Anxiolytic Aromatherapeutics
A comprehensive review of Rosa damascena petals, hydrosol, and absolute oil, exploring geraniol-mediated GABAergic neurosedation, sleep architecture enhancement, and cardiovascular autonomic balance.
Read Full Blueprint →
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