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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
⏱️ 13 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Kava vs. Kratom Pharmacognostic Comparison (Piper methysticum vs. Mitragyna speciosa): Kavalactone GABA vs. Mitragynine Mu-Opioid Pathways
A critical pharmacological and receptor-binding comparison of Pacific Kava (Piper methysticum) versus Southeast Asian Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), distinguishing non-addictive GABAA allosteric modulation from mu-opioid receptor risks.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Voacanga Africana: Voacangine Iboga-Related Alkaloids, Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition & Neuroprotective Boundaries
A scientific study on Voacanga africana bark and seeds, examining monoterpene indole alkaloids (voacangine, voacamine), central acetylcholinesterase inhibition, cognitive preservation, and strict psychoactive safety limits.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 12 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Kanna / Sceletium Tortuosum: Mesembrine Alkaloids, PDE4 Inhibition, Serotonin Reuptake & Restorative Stress Adaptogens
A deep dive into South African Sceletium tortuosum (Kanna), exploring mesembrine alkaloids, dual phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibition and serotonin reuptake blockade, and acute cognitive anxiolysis.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 12 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Griffonia Simplicifolia: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), Direct Serotonin Decarboxylation & Satiety Signaling
An evidence-based study on West African Griffonia simplicifolia seeds, detailing natural 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), direct crossing of the blood-brain barrier, central serotonin biosynthesis, and carbohydrate satiety control.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 13 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
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).
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Passionflower Amazonian Relatives (Passiflora edulis / Maracujá): Passiflorine, Edulans, Sedative Aromatics & Autonomic Calming
A study of Amazonian Passion Fruit leaves and juice (Passiflora edulis), analyzing passiflorine alkaloids, C-glycosyl flavonoids (vitexin, isovitexin), volatile edulans, and autonomic parasympathetic tone.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Catuaba (Trichilia catigua / Erythroxylum catuaba): Catuabine Alkaloids, Presynaptic Dopamine Release & Restorative Nootropics
A pharmacognostic monograph on Brazilian Trichilia catigua bark, examining catuabine alkaloids, flavalignans, inhibition of dopamine and serotonin reuptake, and neurorestorative mood support.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 12 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Guarana (Paullinia cupana): Guaranine-Tannin Slow-Release Matrix, Adenosine A1/A2A Receptor Blockade & Cognitive Endurance
A scientific monograph on Amazonian Paullinia cupana seeds, investigating the natural guaranine-condensed tannin complex, prolonged adenosine receptor antagonism, and physical endurance without adrenaline crashes.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Guayusa (Ilex guayusa): Methylxanthines, Theobromine Synergy, Chlorogenic Acid & Sustained Amazonian Alertness
A scientific monograph on Amazonian Ilex guayusa leaves, analyzing balanced caffeine-theobromine ratios, chlorogenic acid antioxidants, and non-jittery sustained cognitive focus.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica): Californidine, Protopine, Benzodiazepine Receptor Allosteric Binding & Pediatric Sleep
A scientific monograph on Eschscholzia californica aerial parts, examining isoquinoline alkaloids (californidine, protopine), allosteric GABAA modulation, non-opiate mild analgesia, and pediatric sleep restlessness.
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Salih Demir, MSc
⏱️ 11 min
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
Sep 2, 2026
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): Baicalin, Scutellarin, Wogonin, Allosteric GABAA Agonism & Motor Tic Spasmolysis
An evidence-based monograph on North American Scutellaria lateriflora, exploring baicalin, scutellarin, wogonin, allosteric GABAA site binding, motor tic spasmolysis, and daytime restorative anxiolysis.
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Salih Demir, MSc
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Kava Kava (Piper methysticum): Kavalactones (Kavain, Dihydrokavain), GABAA Positive Allosteric Modulation & Anxiolysis
An evidence-based monograph on South Pacific Piper methysticum root, detailing kavalactone pharmacology (kavain, dihydrokavain), allosteric GABAA modulation, non-addictive daytime anxiolysis, and noble variety safety.
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Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 13 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Kava vs. Kratom Pharmacognostic Comparison (Piper methysticum vs. Mitragyna speciosa): Kavalactone GABA vs. Mitragynine Mu-Opioid Pathways
A critical pharmacological and receptor-binding comparison of Pacific Kava (Piper methysticum) versus Southeast Asian Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), distinguishing non-addictive GABAA allosteric modulation from mu-opioid receptor risks.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Voacanga Africana: Voacangine Iboga-Related Alkaloids, Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition & Neuroprotective Boundaries
A scientific study on Voacanga africana bark and seeds, examining monoterpene indole alkaloids (voacangine, voacamine), central acetylcholinesterase inhibition, cognitive preservation, and strict psychoactive safety limits.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Kanna / Sceletium Tortuosum: Mesembrine Alkaloids, PDE4 Inhibition, Serotonin Reuptake & Restorative Stress Adaptogens
A deep dive into South African Sceletium tortuosum (Kanna), exploring mesembrine alkaloids, dual phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibition and serotonin reuptake blockade, and acute cognitive anxiolysis.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Griffonia Simplicifolia: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), Direct Serotonin Decarboxylation & Satiety Signaling
An evidence-based study on West African Griffonia simplicifolia seeds, detailing natural 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), direct crossing of the blood-brain barrier, central serotonin biosynthesis, and carbohydrate satiety control.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 13 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
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).
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Passionflower Amazonian Relatives (Passiflora edulis / Maracujá): Passiflorine, Edulans, Sedative Aromatics & Autonomic Calming
A study of Amazonian Passion Fruit leaves and juice (Passiflora edulis), analyzing passiflorine alkaloids, C-glycosyl flavonoids (vitexin, isovitexin), volatile edulans, and autonomic parasympathetic tone.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Catuaba (Trichilia catigua / Erythroxylum catuaba): Catuabine Alkaloids, Presynaptic Dopamine Release & Restorative Nootropics
A pharmacognostic monograph on Brazilian Trichilia catigua bark, examining catuabine alkaloids, flavalignans, inhibition of dopamine and serotonin reuptake, and neurorestorative mood support.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 12 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Guarana (Paullinia cupana): Guaranine-Tannin Slow-Release Matrix, Adenosine A1/A2A Receptor Blockade & Cognitive Endurance
A scientific monograph on Amazonian Paullinia cupana seeds, investigating the natural guaranine-condensed tannin complex, prolonged adenosine receptor antagonism, and physical endurance without adrenaline crashes.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Guayusa (Ilex guayusa): Methylxanthines, Theobromine Synergy, Chlorogenic Acid & Sustained Amazonian Alertness
A scientific monograph on Amazonian Ilex guayusa leaves, analyzing balanced caffeine-theobromine ratios, chlorogenic acid antioxidants, and non-jittery sustained cognitive focus.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica): Californidine, Protopine, Benzodiazepine Receptor Allosteric Binding & Pediatric Sleep
A scientific monograph on Eschscholzia californica aerial parts, examining isoquinoline alkaloids (californidine, protopine), allosteric GABAA modulation, non-opiate mild analgesia, and pediatric sleep restlessness.
Read Full Blueprint →
Neurobiology & Cognitive Focus
⏱️ 11 min read
• By Salih Demir, MSc
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): Baicalin, Scutellarin, Wogonin, Allosteric GABAA Agonism & Motor Tic Spasmolysis
An evidence-based monograph on North American Scutellaria lateriflora, exploring baicalin, scutellarin, wogonin, allosteric GABAA site binding, motor tic spasmolysis, and daytime restorative anxiolysis.
Read Full Blueprint →