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Salih Demir, MSc
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105 Taxonomy Categories • 100+ Evidence-Informed Guides
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Indigenous Australian Bush medicine, Māori Rongoā healing, and Polynesian Pacific Island botanical traditions.
1460+
Published Guides
105
Categories
12
Wellness Tools
3
Archetype Quizzes
⏱️ 11 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
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.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
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.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 10 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
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.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
Noni Fruit (Morinda citrifolia): Damnacanthal, Scopoletin, Proxeronine & Cellular Regeneration
A scientific monograph on Morinda citrifolia (Polynesian Noni), investigating anthraquinone damnacanthal, coumarin scopoletin, nitric oxide stimulation, and traditional Pacific island tonic folklore.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
Tasmanian Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata): Polygodial Sesquiterpene Dialdehyde, TRPA1 Activation & Food Preservation
A pharmacognostic review of Tasmanian Mountain Pepperberry, detailing the hot sesquiterpene dialdehyde polygodial, transient receptor potential A1 (TRPA1) activation, and food-preserving antimicrobial power.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 10 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora): Citral (Neral & Geranial), Broad-Spectrum Airborne Antimicrobial & Respiratory Decongestion
An evaluation of Australian Backhousia citriodora leaves, examining record-high citral concentrations (90-98%), airborne pathogen clearance, and respiratory decongestant steam inhalations.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 12 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
Manuka Oil & Honey (Leptospermum scoparium): Leptospermone Triketones, Methylglyoxal (MGO) Synergy & Wound Granulation
A scientific monograph on New Zealand Leptospermum scoparium, analyzing beta-triketones (leptospermone) in leaf oil, non-peroxide methylglyoxal (MGO) in honey, and tissue granulation.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): World-Record Ascorbic Acid Concentration (5% Dry Weight), Ellagic Acid & Dermal Collagen
A nutritional biochemistry review of Australian Kakadu Plum (Gubinge), analyzing the highest recorded natural Vitamin C in any plant (up to 5,000 mg/100g), ellagic acid synergy, and dermal collagen synthesis.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
Blue Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus): 1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol), Tracheal Mucociliary Clearance & Bronchial Spasmolysis
A scientific monograph on Eucalyptus globulus leaves, detailing monoterpene ether 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), secretolytic surfactant stimulation, tracheal ciliary motility, and pulmonary anti-inflammatory dynamics.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 10 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
Native Finger Lime (Citrus australasica): Caviar Pearl Citric Acid, Anthocyanins & Cutaneous Acid-Mantle Exfoliation
An ethnobotanical and dermatological study of Australian Citrus australasica pearls, examining gentle alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) bio-exfoliation, anthocyanin pigments, and skin barrier pH optimization.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 10 min
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
Sep 2, 2026
Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius): Rutin, Flavonoid Heteroglycosides, Endothelial Elasticity & Anti-Inflammatory
A study of Brachychiton acerifolius scarlet flowers and bark, highlighting high-titer rutin flavonoid glycosides, capillary permeability reduction, and Indigenous Australian anti-inflammatory compresses.
S
Salih Demir, MSc
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Rimu Resin & Bark (Dacrydium cupressinum): Totarol Diterpenoid, Antibacterial Biofilm Disruption & Traditional Māori Wound Dressings
An ethnobotanical evaluation of New Zealand Dacrydium cupressinum resin and bark, analyzing totarol diterpenes, Gram-positive bacterial cell envelope depletion, and traditional Māori wound dressings.
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Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
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.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
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.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 10 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
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.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Noni Fruit (Morinda citrifolia): Damnacanthal, Scopoletin, Proxeronine & Cellular Regeneration
A scientific monograph on Morinda citrifolia (Polynesian Noni), investigating anthraquinone damnacanthal, coumarin scopoletin, nitric oxide stimulation, and traditional Pacific island tonic folklore.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Tasmanian Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata): Polygodial Sesquiterpene Dialdehyde, TRPA1 Activation & Food Preservation
A pharmacognostic review of Tasmanian Mountain Pepperberry, detailing the hot sesquiterpene dialdehyde polygodial, transient receptor potential A1 (TRPA1) activation, and food-preserving antimicrobial power.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 10 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora): Citral (Neral & Geranial), Broad-Spectrum Airborne Antimicrobial & Respiratory Decongestion
An evaluation of Australian Backhousia citriodora leaves, examining record-high citral concentrations (90-98%), airborne pathogen clearance, and respiratory decongestant steam inhalations.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Manuka Oil & Honey (Leptospermum scoparium): Leptospermone Triketones, Methylglyoxal (MGO) Synergy & Wound Granulation
A scientific monograph on New Zealand Leptospermum scoparium, analyzing beta-triketones (leptospermone) in leaf oil, non-peroxide methylglyoxal (MGO) in honey, and tissue granulation.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): World-Record Ascorbic Acid Concentration (5% Dry Weight), Ellagic Acid & Dermal Collagen
A nutritional biochemistry review of Australian Kakadu Plum (Gubinge), analyzing the highest recorded natural Vitamin C in any plant (up to 5,000 mg/100g), ellagic acid synergy, and dermal collagen synthesis.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Blue Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus): 1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol), Tracheal Mucociliary Clearance & Bronchial Spasmolysis
A scientific monograph on Eucalyptus globulus leaves, detailing monoterpene ether 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), secretolytic surfactant stimulation, tracheal ciliary motility, and pulmonary anti-inflammatory dynamics.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 10 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Native Finger Lime (Citrus australasica): Caviar Pearl Citric Acid, Anthocyanins & Cutaneous Acid-Mantle Exfoliation
An ethnobotanical and dermatological study of Australian Citrus australasica pearls, examining gentle alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) bio-exfoliation, anthocyanin pigments, and skin barrier pH optimization.
Read Full Blueprint →
Australasian & Pacific Ethnobotany
⏱️ 10 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius): Rutin, Flavonoid Heteroglycosides, Endothelial Elasticity & Anti-Inflammatory
A study of Brachychiton acerifolius scarlet flowers and bark, highlighting high-titer rutin flavonoid glycosides, capillary permeability reduction, and Indigenous Australian anti-inflammatory compresses.
Read Full Blueprint →