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Research log

What we are studying now.

Short research notes from the AncientModern queue before they become full articles, product decisions, grow guides, or source cards.

3 ENTRIES · UPDATED 2026.05
2026.05.18

Re-examining vasicine bronchodilator data

The Sushruta references to Adhatoda vasica match unusually closely to modern bromhexine pharmacology. The next step is separating direct evidence on vasicine from later work on the derivative drug.

PROJECT 04 · AYURVEDA
2026.05.11

Carob as carrier vs carob as actor

Egyptian formulas use carob in respiratory preparations. The research question is whether carob is functional, whether it is a carrier, or whether it plays both roles depending on preparation.

PROJECT 02 · EGYPT
2026.05.04

The pneumolysin question, carefully framed

Plant compounds with anti-virulence activity may belong in research articles and ingredient rationale. They do not become commercial claims for a supplement product.

FORMULA 01 · RESPIRATORY