HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
Active Compound Monographs
Dedicated technical dossiers detailing the molecular profile and evidence weight of individual plant bioactives
Where the Active Compound Index provides a high-level master matrix of the plant kingdom, these Compound Monographs serve as our definitive, independent deep dives. Each entry functions as a standalone scientific reference record—drilling past the surface to map out exact chemical identities, verified CAS numbers, and botanical source biologies with strict clinical objectivity.
Built specifically for product formulators, R&D teams, and researchers, this compendium translates raw plant chemistry into actionable data. Explore the individual monographs below to examine the detailed molecular structures and honest empirical data powering high-performance botanical nutrition.
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Alpha-Humulene (Hops Monocyclic Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Anti-tumour · Cannabis Terpene)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.
Alpha-Humulene (Hops Monocyclic Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Anti-tumour · Cannabis Terpene)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Hops / Sage (Humulus lupulus). Studied for anti-inflammatory and potential appetite-suppressing properties.
Astragaloside IV (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponin · Telomerase Activator · Immune Tonic · Huang Qi)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.
Astragaloside IV (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponin · Telomerase Activator · Immune Tonic · Huang Qi)
Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi / Astragalus root). Studied for telomerase activator; immune modulation; adaptogenic; anti-ageing.
Aconitine (Diterpene Alkaloid · Na+ Channel Activator · Monkshood Toxin · Atish Extract)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). A potent sodium channel activator associated with severe neurotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias at very low doses.
Aconitine (Diterpene Alkaloid · Na+ Channel Activator · Monkshood Toxin · Atish Extract)
Alkaloid (Diterpene) from Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). A potent sodium channel activator associated with severe neurotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias at very low doses.
Anabasine — Neonicotine (Tobacco Pyridine-Piperidine Alkaloid · nAChR Agonist · Livestock Teratogen)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). A botanical nicotinic receptor agonist with insecticidal properties; associated with toxicity in mammals at higher doses.
Anabasine — Neonicotine (Tobacco Pyridine-Piperidine Alkaloid · nAChR Agonist · Livestock Teratogen)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca). A botanical nicotinic receptor agonist with insecticidal properties; associated with toxicity in mammals at higher doses.
Atropine (Tropane Alkaloid · Anticholinergic · Nerve Agent Antidote · Myopia Control)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
Atropine (Tropane Alkaloid · Anticholinergic · Nerve Agent Antidote · Myopia Control)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
Anatabine (Tobacco Pyridine Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Anatabine (Tobacco Pyridine Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Arecoline (Pyridine Ester Alkaloid · Betel Nut · Oral Carcinogen · Informational)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
Arecoline (Pyridine Ester Alkaloid · Betel Nut · Oral Carcinogen · Informational)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
Amygdalin — Laetrile (Cyanogenic Glycoside · HCN Toxicity · Informational Reference)
Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.
Amygdalin — Laetrile (Cyanogenic Glycoside · HCN Toxicity · Informational Reference)
Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.
Ajoene (Organosulfur Vinyldithiin · Antiplatelet · Antifungal · Anti-Leishmanial)
Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Ajoene (Organosulfur Vinyldithiin · Antiplatelet · Antifungal · Anti-Leishmanial)
Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.
Alliin (Cysteine Sulfoxide · Garlic Allicin Precursor · Quality Marker)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.
Alliin (Cysteine Sulfoxide · Garlic Allicin Precursor · Quality Marker)
Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.
Allicin (Organosulfur Thiosulfinate · Antimicrobial · Cardiovascular · Garlic Active)
Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.
Allicin (Organosulfur Thiosulfinate · Antimicrobial · Cardiovascular · Garlic Active)
Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.
Allyl Isothiocyanate — AITC (Aliphatic Isothiocyanate · TRPA1 Agonist · Antimicrobial · Mustard)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.
Allyl Isothiocyanate — AITC (Aliphatic Isothiocyanate · TRPA1 Agonist · Antimicrobial · Mustard)
Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.
Artemisinin — Qinghaosu (Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide · Antimalarial · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artemisinin — Qinghaosu (Sesquiterpene Endoperoxide · Antimalarial · Antiviral)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene Lactone) from Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua). A Nobel Prize-recognised antimalarial; its endoperoxide bridge is activated by haem iron in Plasmodium parasites to.
Artabsin (Sesquiterpene Lactone · Bitter Tonic · Anthelmintic · Antimicrobial)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Artabsin (Sesquiterpene Lactone · Bitter Tonic · Anthelmintic · Antimicrobial)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide) from Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Studied for anthelmintic, bitter tonic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory.
Asiaticoside (Ursane Triterpene Saponin · Wound Healing · Collagen · Venous Insufficiency)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Asiaticoside (Ursane Triterpene Saponin · Wound Healing · Collagen · Venous Insufficiency)
Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). The glycosylated form of asiatic acid; studied for wound healing and venous insufficiency support. The primary.
Astragalosides (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins · Telomerase Activation · Immunomodulatory)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Astragalosides (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins · Telomerase Activation · Immunomodulatory)
Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins from Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root). Studied for immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anti-ageing (telomerase activation).
Andrographolide (Diterpene Lactone · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatory · Immunostimulatory)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Andrographolide (Diterpene Lactone · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatory · Immunostimulatory)
Terpenoid (Diterpene Lactone) from King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata). Studied for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulatory properties.
Aucubin (Iridoid Glycoside · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory · Neuroprotective)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Aucubin (Iridoid Glycoside · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory · Neuroprotective)
Terpenoid (Iridoid) from Plantain (Plantago major). Studied for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties.
Arctigenin (Dibenzylbutyrolactone Lignan · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Lignan) from Burdock (Arctium lappa). Studied for thermogenic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Arctigenin (Dibenzylbutyrolactone Lignan · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Lignan) from Burdock (Arctium lappa). Studied for thermogenic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Aspalathin (Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside · Antidiabetic · Cardioprotective)
Polyphenol (Dihydrochalcone) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). A unique South African plant polyphenol; studied for antidiabetic, cardioprotective.
Aspalathin (Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside · Antidiabetic · Cardioprotective)
Polyphenol (Dihydrochalcone) from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis). A unique South African plant polyphenol; studied for antidiabetic, cardioprotective.
Ampelopsin (Dihydromyricetin · Hepatoprotective · Alcohol Metabolism)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Vine Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Studied for hepatoprotective properties and support for alcohol metabolism.
Ampelopsin (Dihydromyricetin · Hepatoprotective · Alcohol Metabolism)
Polyphenol (Flavanonol) from Vine Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata). Studied for hepatoprotective properties and support for alcohol metabolism.
Acacetin (Flavone · Antiarrhythmic · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). Studied for antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory properties; may contribute to the stabilisation of cardiac electrical.
Acacetin (Flavone · Antiarrhythmic · Anti-inflammatory)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). Studied for antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory properties; may contribute to the stabilisation of cardiac electrical.
Apigenin (Chamomile Flavone · Anxiolytic · GABA-A Modulator)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Studied for mild anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Apigenin (Chamomile Flavone · Anxiolytic · GABA-A Modulator)
Polyphenol (Flavone) from Parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Studied for mild anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and potential neuroprotective properties.
Alginic Acid (Alginate · Marine Polysaccharide · Acid Reflux Barrier Fiber)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
Alginic Acid (Alginate · Marine Polysaccharide · Acid Reflux Barrier Fiber)
Polysaccharide · Anionic Linear Polysaccharide · Uronic Acid Polymer from Macrocystis pyrifera (Giant kelp) — cell wall. Claim strength: Moderate.
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