#Peer-Reviewed Pharmacognosy
Explore evidence-informed monographs, pharmacological mechanisms, traditional ethnobotany, and therapeutic protocols categorized under #Peer-Reviewed Pharmacognosy.
Kukui Nut Oil / Candlenut (Aleurites moluccanus): Linoleic & Alpha-Linolenic Fatty Acids, Hawaiian Skin Barrier Moisture & Eczema
A study on Hawaiian Kukui nut oil (Aleurites moluccanus), detailing high concentrations of linoleic (40%) and alpha-linolenic (30%) polyunsaturated fatty acids, deep stratum corneum absorption, and eczema relief.
Ti Leaf / Cordyline Fruticosa: Saponins, Polysaccharides, Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage & Cutaneous Fever Cooling
An ethnobotanical evaluation of Hawaiian Ti leaves (Cordyline fruticosa), examining steroidal saponins, traditional cooling body wraps for febrile illness, Lomilomi therapeutic massage, and spiritual protection.
Sea Buckthorn Pacific & Himalayan Varieties (Hippophae rhamnoides): Palmitoleic Acid (Omega-7), Mucosal Epithelial Lubrication
A clinical study of Hippophae rhamnoides berry and seed oil, detailing rare palmitoleic acid (Omega-7), mucosal epithelial re-lubrication (eyes, mouth, urogenital tract), and carotenoid membrane protection.
Fijian Dilo Tree (Calophyllum inophyllum var. takamaka): Lipidosterolic Acids, UV Radiation Defense & Polynesian Cutaneous Regeneration
An ethnobotanical review of the Fijian Dilo tree nut oil ("Tree of a Thousand Virtues"), investigating calophyllic fatty acid, natural UV radiation defense, sunburn soothing, and dermal fibroblast stimulation.
Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum): Calophyllolide Neoflavonoid, Inophyllum Diterpenes, Cicatrization & Scar Tissue Remodeling
A scientific study on Polynesian Calophyllum inophyllum nut oil (Tamanu / Foraha), detailing the 4-phenylcoumarin calophyllolide, inophyllum diterpenes, accelerated cicatrization, and hypertrophic scar remodeling.
Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum): Alpha- and Beta-Santalol, Central Olfactory Neurosedation & Skin Barrier Lipid Repair
A pharmacognostic review of sustainably cultivated Western Australian Santalum spicatum heartwood, analyzing alpha- and beta-santalol, olfactory limbic neurosedation, and dermal barrier lipid restoration.
Kānuka (Kunzea ericoides): Alpha-Pinene, Viridiflorol, Anti-Inflammatory Topical Balms & Musculoskeletal Arthralgia
A scientific monograph on New Zealand Kunzea ericoides essential oil, exploring viridiflorol sesquiterpenol, alpha-pinene, topical musculoskeletal anti-inflammatory actions, and soothing massage balms.
Harakeke / New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax): D-Xylose, D-Galactose Mucilages, Phytosterols & Topical Skin Burn Hydration
A study of Phormium tenax clear leaf-base gel, examining D-xylose and D-galactose polysaccharide mucilages, phytosterols, topical burn hydration, and traditional Māori umbilical and wound healing.
Kumarahou (Pomaderris kumeraho): Saponin Surfactants, Flavonoids, Traditional Māori Respiratory Soothing & Natural Soap
An evaluation of New Zealand Pomaderris kumeraho flowers and leaves, detailing triterpene saponin surfactants (Gum Digger's Soap), bronchial mucus liquefaction, and respiratory catarrh soothing.
Kawakawa (Piper excelsum): Myristicin, Diayangambin Lignan, Traditional Māori Anti-Inflammatory Analgesic & Dyspepsia
A clinical study of New Zealand Piper excelsum leaves, detailing the lignan diayangambin, phenylpropanoid myristicin, peripheral analgesia, digestive dyspepsia relief, and traditional Māori toothache chewing.
Horopito / Māori Pepper Tree (Pseudowintera colorata): Polygodial, Broad-Spectrum Anti-Candida Lysis & Mucosal Shield
A scientific monograph on New Zealand Pseudowintera colorata leaves, reviewing sesquiterpene dialdehyde polygodial, selective fungal membrane ergosterol permeabilization, and Candida albicans control.