#Peer-Reviewed Pharmacognosy
Explore evidence-informed monographs, pharmacological mechanisms, traditional ethnobotany, and therapeutic protocols categorized under #Peer-Reviewed Pharmacognosy.
Ayahuasca Vine Pharmacognosy (Banisteriopsis caapi): Harmala Alkaloids (Harmine, Harmaline), Reversible MAO-A Inhibition & Neuroplasticity
A scientific monograph on the Banisteriopsis caapi liana, detailing beta-carboline alkaloids (harmine, harmaline, tetrahydroharmine), reversible MAO-A enzyme inhibition, and adult neurogenesis (hippocampal neuroplasticity).
Cacao / Theobroma Cacao (Criollo & Forastero): Theobromine, Flavan-3-ols (Epicatechin), Coronary Vasodilation & Endothelial Flow-Mediated Dilation
A comprehensive review of raw and minimally processed Theobroma cacao, examining (-)-epicatechin, theobromine, endothelial nitric oxide synthase upregulation, and clinical improvements in flow-mediated dilation (FMD).
Quassia / Amargo (Quassia amara): Quassinoids (Quassin & Neoquassin), Extreme Bitter Reflex & Intestinal Dysbiosis Clearance
An evaluation of Quassia amara wood, exploring seco-triterpenoid quassinoids (quassin, neoquassin), extreme gustatory bitter receptor stimulation, gastric secretagogue release, and intestinal helminth clearance.
Copaiba Balsam (Copaifera officinalis & reticulata): Beta-Caryophyllene Sesquiterpene, Endocannabinoid CB2 Agonism & Topical Analgesia
A scientific monograph on Amazonian Copaifera oleoresin, detailing up to 60% beta-caryophyllene, full agonism at peripheral cannabinoid CB2 receptors, topical analgesia, and wound tissue granulation.
Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon balsamum): Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamic Acid, Cutaneous Parasitic Scabies Defense & Allergenic Caution
A historical and dermatological monograph on Myroxylon balsamum oleoresin, analyzing benzyl benzoate, cinnamic acid esters, topical scabicidal efficacy, and strict patch-testing allergenic protocols.
Quebracho Bark (Schinopsis lorentzii): Condensed Quebracho Tannins, Colonic Protein Precipitation & Acute Diarrheal Control
A study on South American Gran Chaco Schinopsis lorentzii bark, detailing dense condensed profisetinidin tannins, colonic protein precipitation, microbial binding, and astringent diarrhea arrest.
Espinheira Santa (Maytenus ilicifolia): Maitenine, Fridelin Triterpenes, Gastric H+/K+-ATPase Proton Pump Inhibition & Ulcer Shield
A clinical pharmacognostic monograph on Brazilian Maytenus ilicifolia leaves, investigating fridelin triterpenes, maitenine, mild inhibition of gastric H+/K+-ATPase proton pumps, and peptic ulcer re-epithelialization.
Açaí Berry (Euterpe oleracea): Cyanidin-3-Glucoside, Velutin Flavone, Microvascular Perfusion & Endothelial Nitric Oxide
A comprehensive review of Euterpe oleracea palm fruit, analyzing velutin flavone anti-inflammatory signaling, cyanidin-3-rutinoside anthocyanins, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) upregulation.
Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum): Theograndins, Phytosterols, Cutaneous Hydration & Non-Caffeine Xanthine Derivatives
An ethnobotanical evaluation of Amazonian Theobroma grandiflorum seeds and butter, examining unique theograndin flavanols, phytosterols, superior water-binding skin barrier hydration, and theacrine.
Acerola Cherry (Malpighia emarginata): Bioavailable Bioflavonoid-Vitamin C Matrix, Tyrosinase Inhibition & Collagen Proline Hydroxylation
A study on Malpighia emarginata fruit, exploring bioflavonoid-bound ascorbic acid bioavailability, prolyl hydroxylase collagen matrix stabilization, and cutaneous tyrosinase enzyme inhibition.
Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia): High-Potency Ascorbic Acid Complex, Ellagic Acid Synergy & Endothelial Leukocyte Adhesion
A nutritional pharmacology review of Amazonian Myrciaria dubia fruit, analyzing record-breaking natural vitamin C (up to 3g/100g), ellagitannin synergy, and vascular endothelial ICAM-1 adhesion suppression.