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.
HerbIQ - Compounds
Guar Gum (Guar Galactomannan · PHGG · IBS & Gut Motility Fiber)
CAS No. 9000-30-0 Class Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose Source Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. India supplies over 80% of global production Claim strength...
Guar Gum (Guar Galactomannan · PHGG · IBS & Gut Motility Fiber)
CAS No. 9000-30-0 Class Polysaccharide · Soluble Dietary Fiber · Galactomannan · Hemicellulose Source Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar bean) — seed endosperm. India supplies over 80% of global production Claim strength...
Withanolides (Ashwagandha · Steroidal Lactones · Adaptogen Marker Compound)
CAS No. 32911-62-9 (Withanolide A, primary marker) · 5119-48-2 (Withaferin A) Class Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid Source Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary); leaf (secondary, higher...
Withanolides (Ashwagandha · Steroidal Lactones · Adaptogen Marker Compound)
CAS No. 32911-62-9 (Withanolide A, primary marker) · 5119-48-2 (Withaferin A) Class Terpenoid · Steroidal Lactone · Ergostane-type C28 Steroid Source Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) — root (primary); leaf (secondary, higher...
Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin · PC · Liposomal Delivery Lipid)
CAS No. 8002-43-5 Class Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine Source Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (soy-free option) Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno Soy Phosphatidylcholine...
Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin · PC · Liposomal Delivery Lipid)
CAS No. 8002-43-5 Class Lipid · Phospholipid · Glycerophosphocholine Source Glycine max (Soybean) — seed; Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) — seed (soy-free option) Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno Soy Phosphatidylcholine...
Fucoidan (Sulfated Brown Algae Polysaccharide · Marine Fiber)
CAS No. 9072-19-9 Class Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber Source Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus; also Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Claim strength Moderate Buy from Herbuno Fucoidan 95% Powder —...
Fucoidan (Sulfated Brown Algae Polysaccharide · Marine Fiber)
CAS No. 9072-19-9 Class Polysaccharide · Sulfated marine fiber Source Laminaria japonica (Kombu) — whole thallus; also Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Claim strength Moderate Buy from Herbuno Fucoidan 95% Powder —...
Myo-Inositol (Inositol · PCOS & Insulin Sensitivity Support)
CAS No. 87-89-8 Class Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol Source All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes; commercial production via phytic acid hydrolysis from rice bran or corn Claim...
Myo-Inositol (Inositol · PCOS & Insulin Sensitivity Support)
CAS No. 87-89-8 Class Carbohydrate · Sugar alcohol · Cyclitol Source All plants — ubiquitous in cell membranes; commercial production via phytic acid hydrolysis from rice bran or corn Claim...
D-Mannose (Urinary Tract Support Monosaccharide)
CAS No. 3458-28-4 Class Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose Source Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose; naturally present in cranberry, apple, guar bean Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno D-Mannose 99%...
D-Mannose (Urinary Tract Support Monosaccharide)
CAS No. 3458-28-4 Class Carbohydrate · Monosaccharide · Aldohexose Source Commercially: enzymatic isomerisation of glucose; naturally present in cranberry, apple, guar bean Claim strength High Buy from Herbuno D-Mannose 99%...
Psyllium Husk Fiber (Ispaghula · Plantago Ovata Fiber)
CAS No. 9067-32-7 Class Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage Source Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global production Claim strength High — FDA qualified...
Psyllium Husk Fiber (Ispaghula · Plantago Ovata Fiber)
CAS No. 9067-32-7 Class Polysaccharide · Soluble dietary fiber · Arabinoxylan mucilage Source Plantago ovata — seed husk. India supplies ~85% of global production Claim strength High — FDA qualified...