Infection induced
Mechanism: Immune activation, cytokine surge, microglial overdrive
Examples: Flu, COVID, pneumonia, meningitis
Note: Secondary neuroinflammation can follow the acute illness
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BBB repair
Adaptogen
Detox
Oxygenation
Circulatory
Immunomodulator
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Autoimmune and molecular mimicry
Mechanism: Antibodies cross react with neural tissue
Examples: Post viral autoimmune encephalitis
Note: Can manifest as confusion, brain fog
Autoimmune
Toxic and metabolic
Mechanism: Oxidative stress, mitochondrial strain
Examples: Heavy metals, mycotoxins, ammonia
Note: Detox and antioxidant support often indicated
Detox
Vascular and barrier breakdown
Mechanism: Leaky endothelium, barrier permeability
Examples: Hypertension, trauma
Note: Tight junction support and microvascular tone
BBB repairCirculatory
Oxygen deficiency
Mechanism: Hypoxia, ROS rise, ATP drop
Examples: Pneumonia, anemia
Note: Neurons are highly oxygen sensitive
Oxygenation
Gut brain axis
Mechanism: Endotoxin leakage raises cytokines
Examples: Dysbiosis, barrier compromise
Note: Microbiome balance can calm systemic signals
Gut
Mechanistic focus and example herbs tap to collapse
| Focus area | Cellular mechanism | Support type | Example herbs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduce inflammation | Lower NFkB and cytokines, calm microglia | Anti inflammatory, adaptogenic | Boswellia, Turmeric, Tulsi, Ginger | neuro calming |
| Protect and repair cells | Antioxidants limit ROS; mitochondrial support | Antioxidant, adaptogen | Jiaogulan, Rhodiola, Gotu Kola, Ashwagandha | resilience |
| Repair barrier integrity | Strengthen tight junctions; endothelial tone | Vascular, astringent | Gotu Kola, Witch Hazel, Hawthorn | targeted |
| Enhance oxygen delivery | Microcirculation, RBC efficiency | Circulatory stimulant | Ginkgo, Cayenne, Beetroot | perfusion |
| Modulate immune activity | Balance Th1 Th2; tone microglia | Immunomodulator | Astragalus, Reishi, Licorice* | *licorice with caution for BP |
| Remove neurotoxins | Bind and escort metals and toxins | Detoxifier | Cilantro + Chlorella, Zeolite, Bentonite | gentle pace |
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Boswellia serrata
Primary action: Anti inflammatory
Mechanism: 5 lipoxygenase pathway moderation
Brain impact: Edema and myelin comfort
Anti inflammatory
Tulsi
Primary action: Adaptogen
Mechanism: Cortisol balance, antioxidant tone
Brain impact: Calmer oxidative load
Adaptogen
Jiaogulan
Primary action: Antioxidant circulatory
Mechanism: SOD support and nitric oxide
Brain impact: Better perfusion
CirculatoryOxygenation
Gotu Kola
Primary action: Vascular repair
Mechanism: Collagen synthesis, capillary tone
Brain impact: Barrier support
BBB repair
Witch Hazel
Primary action: Astringent
Mechanism: Tannins support capillary seal
Brain impact: Permeability tempering
BBB repair
Turmeric
Primary action: Anti inflammatory
Mechanism: COX pathway balance, TNF tone
Brain impact: Neuron comfort
Anti inflammatory
Reishi
Primary action: Immunomodulator
Mechanism: Beta glucan pattern training
Brain impact: Calmer microglia tone
Immunomodulator
Cilantro + Chlorella
Primary action: Metal escort
Mechanism: Chelation and binding
Brain impact: Lower neurotoxic burden
Detox
Ginkgo
Primary action: Microcirculation
Mechanism: Platelet and vascular tone balance
Brain impact: Oxygen delivery
Circulatory
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