Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

⏱️ 12 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Coptis / Goldthread (Huang Lian / Coptis chinensis): Berberine Alkaloid, AMPK Activation & Intestinal Tight Junction Defense

A scientific monograph on Coptis chinensis rhizome, detailing high-titer protoberberine alkaloids, direct AMPK activation, dysbiosis clearance, and intestinal tight junction occludin repair.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 12 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Rehmannia (Di Huang / Rehmannia glutinosa): Catalpol Iridoid Glycoside, Adrenal Yin Nourishment & Renal Erythropoiesis

A clinical study on prepared Rehmannia root (Shu Di Huang), highlighting catalpol iridoid glycosides, rehmanniosides, renal erythropoietin stimulation, and deep endocrine Kidney Yin replenishment.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 12 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Artemisia Annua (Qing Hao / Sweet Wormwood): Artemisinin Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide, Iron-Catalyzed Cytotoxicity & Nobel Legacy

A historical and pharmacognostic monograph on Qing Hao, detailing Youyou Tu's Nobel-winning isolation of artemisinin, iron-triggered free radical endoperoxide bridge activation, and antimalarial mechanisms.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 12 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Scutellaria Baicalensis (Huang Qin / Baikal Skullcap): Baicalin & Baicalein, Viral Protease 3CLpro Inhibition & Neuroinflammation

A pharmacological analysis of Baikal Skullcap root, detailing lipophilic baicalein and glucuronide baicalin, main viral 3CLpro protease inhibition, microglial quenching, and Upper Burner heat clearing.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 10 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Alisma / Water Plantain (Ze Xie / Alisma orientalis): Alisol Triterpenes, Renal Aquaporin Regulation & Hyperuricemia Excretion

A scientific study on Alisma orientalis rhizome, reviewing protostane-type triterpenes (alisol A, B, C), renal tubular uric acid transporter-1 (URAT1) inhibition, and gentle damp-heat diuretic actions.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 12 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Chinese Skullcap vs. American Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis vs. lateriflora): Flavonoid Profiles, Antiviral vs. Sedative Neuromodulation

A comparative phytochemical analysis of Scutellaria baicalensis root (Huang Qin) versus Scutellaria lateriflora aerial parts (American Skullcap), comparing baicalin antiviral defense with scutellarin GABAergic sedation.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 12 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Astragalus (Huang Qi / Astragalus membranaceus): Astragaloside IV, Telomerase Activation & Macrophage Phagocytosis

A detailed review of Astragalus membranaceus root, examining astragaloside IV, telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) upregulation, Wei Qi immune barrier defense, and renal podocyte preservation.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 10 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Goji Berry (Gou Qi Zi / Lycium barbarum): Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharides (LBP), Zeaxanthin & Retinal Microvascular Protection

A nutritional pharmacology review of Lycium barbarum fruit, exploring water-soluble LBP glycopeptides, esterified zeaxanthin dipalmitate, macular density preservation, and Liver-Kidney Yin tonification.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 11 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Dang Shen / Poor Man's Ginseng (Codonopsis pilosula): Codonopsine, Inulin Prebiotic Polymers & Spleen Qi Gastric Tonification

A pharmacognostic analysis of Codonopsis pilosula root, detailing inulin prebiotic oligosaccharides, codonopsine alkaloids, gastric mucosal microcirculation, and gentle daily Spleen Qi support.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 11 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Bai Zhu / White Atractylodes (Atractylodes macrocephala): Atractylenolides, Intestinal Barrier Claudin-1 & Dampness Dispersion

A study on Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome, evaluating atractylenolides I, II, and III, tight junction claudin-1 expression, gastrointestinal motility normalization, and dampness resolution.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 12 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Licorice Root (Gan Cao / Glycyrrhiza uralensis): Glycyrrhizin, 11-Beta-HSD2 Cortisol Conservation & Guiding Herb Pharmacokinetics

A clinical and biochemical review of Chinese Licorice root, analyzing glycyrrhizin, 11β-HSD2 enzyme modulation, gastroprotective secretagogue actions, and its traditional role as master harmonizer (Guo Lao).

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 10 min

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Sep 2, 2026

Poria Cocos (Fu Ling / Wolfiporia extensa): Pachymic Acid, Aquaporin-2 Water Metabolism & Spleen-Calming Diuresis

An evaluation of Fu Ling fungal sclerotium, exploring lanostane triterpenoid pachymic acid, renal aquaporin-2 expression, fluid balance restoration, and Shen-soothing insomnia relief.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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