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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Beta-Alanine
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Rate-limiting carnosine precursor from Synthesis or fermentation. Paraesthesia at bolus doses; loading takes weeks. Claim strength: High.
Beta-Alanine
Amino acid · Non-proteinogenic · Rate-limiting carnosine precursor from Synthesis or fermentation. Paraesthesia at bolus doses; loading takes weeks. Claim strength: High.
Biotin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Bicyclic ureido-thiophene from Synthesis or fermentation. Interferes with immunoassays at supplemental doses. Claim strength: High.
Biotin
Vitamin · Water-soluble B vitamin · Bicyclic ureido-thiophene from Synthesis or fermentation. Interferes with immunoassays at supplemental doses. Claim strength: High.
Benfotiamine
Amphiphilic S-acyl thiamine derivative from Synthetic. Note: it is not a naturally occurring compound. Claim strength: Moderate.
Benfotiamine
Amphiphilic S-acyl thiamine derivative from Synthetic. Note: it is not a naturally occurring compound. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bitter Diterpenoids
Clerodane-type furanoid diterpenoids and diterpenoid lactones from Tinospora cordifolia (guduchi; giloy; amrita). Studied for immunomodulatory and adaptogenic formulation.
Bitter Diterpenoids
Clerodane-type furanoid diterpenoids and diterpenoid lactones from Tinospora cordifolia (guduchi; giloy; amrita). Studied for immunomodulatory and adaptogenic formulation.
Betalains
Betalains — nitrogen-containing water-soluble pigments divided into from Beta vulgaris (beetroot). Studied for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory support, natural colorant systems.
Betalains
Betalains — nitrogen-containing water-soluble pigments divided into from Beta vulgaris (beetroot). Studied for antioxidant/anti-inflammatory support, natural colorant systems.
Beta-Glucan
Polysaccharide · Beta-glucan · Two distinct linkage classes from Avena sativa grain, and mushroom or yeast cell wall. Cereal (1→3),(1→4) and fungal (1→3),(1→6) are not substitutes. Claim strength: High.
Beta-Glucan
Polysaccharide · Beta-glucan · Two distinct linkage classes from Avena sativa grain, and mushroom or yeast cell wall. Cereal (1→3),(1→4) and fungal (1→3),(1→6) are not substitutes. Claim strength: High.
Beta-Pinene
Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).
Beta-Pinene
Bicyclic monoterpene (structural isomer of alpha-pinene) from Boswellia serrata oleoresin (frankincense).
Beta-Ecdysterone (Phytoecdysteroid · Anabolic · Adaptogen)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Beta-Ecdysterone (Phytoecdysteroid · Anabolic · Adaptogen)
Terpenoid — Ecdysteroid (Polyhydroxylated steroid). Studied for anabolic / muscle protein synthesis; adaptogenic; physical performance. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bufotenin (Tryptamine · Serotonergic Psychedelic · Research Reference)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yopo Tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). A serotonergic alkaloid associated with intense cardiovascular stimulation and significant perceptual alterations.
Bufotenin (Tryptamine · Serotonergic Psychedelic · Research Reference)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Yopo Tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). A serotonergic alkaloid associated with intense cardiovascular stimulation and significant perceptual alterations.
Brassicasterol (C28 Δ6,22 Phytosterol · Brassica/Algal Sterol · Cholesterol-lowering)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Rapeseed (Brassica napus). A Brassica-specific phytosterol studied for lipid profile management.
Brassicasterol (C28 Δ6,22 Phytosterol · Brassica/Algal Sterol · Cholesterol-lowering)
Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Rapeseed (Brassica napus). A Brassica-specific phytosterol studied for lipid profile management.
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Annatto (Bixa orellana). The primary orange pigment of annatto; studied for antioxidant and potential photoprotective properties. Widely used as.
Betulin (Birch Bark Lupane Triterpene · Antiviral · Hepatoprotective · Betulinic Acid Precursor)
Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.
Betulin (Birch Bark Lupane Triterpene · Antiviral · Hepatoprotective · Betulinic Acid Precursor)
Terpenoid — Triterpene (Lupane-type; 3β,28-diol) from Betula spp. (birch outer bark, 10–35% of dry weight). Studied for antiviral; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; wound healing.
Boswellic Acid — AKBA (Triterpene Acid · 5-LOX Inhibitor · Arthritis · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Frankincense (Boswellia serrata). A 5-LOX inhibitor with well-documented anti-inflammatory activity.
Boswellic Acid — AKBA (Triterpene Acid · 5-LOX Inhibitor · Arthritis · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from Frankincense (Boswellia serrata). A 5-LOX inhibitor with well-documented anti-inflammatory activity.
Bilobalide (Ginkgo Sesquiterpene Trilactone · Neuroprotective · GABA-A Modulator · Anti-ischaemic)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene) from Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene). Studied for neuroprotective; gaba-a modulation; mitochondrial protection.
Bilobalide (Ginkgo Sesquiterpene Trilactone · Neuroprotective · GABA-A Modulator · Anti-ischaemic)
Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Trilactone (Unique Ginkgo sesquiterpene) from Ginkgo biloba (leaves; approximately 2.6% of total terpene). Studied for neuroprotective; gaba-a modulation; mitochondrial protection.
Beta-Caryophyllene (Sesquiterpene CB2 Agonist · Dietary Cannabinoid · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Black Pepper / Clove (Piper nigrum). A dietary CB2 receptor agonist studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties without psychoactive effects.
Beta-Caryophyllene (Sesquiterpene CB2 Agonist · Dietary Cannabinoid · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Black Pepper / Clove (Piper nigrum). A dietary CB2 receptor agonist studied for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties without psychoactive effects.
Brucine (Dimethoxystrychnine · Nux Vomica Indole Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · Glycine Antagonist)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A highly toxic glycine receptor antagonist related to strychnine.
Brucine (Dimethoxystrychnine · Nux Vomica Indole Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · Glycine Antagonist)
Alkaloid (Indole) from Strychnine Tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). A highly toxic glycine receptor antagonist related to strychnine.
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Skin Soothing · Penetration Enhancer)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
α-Bisabolol — Levomenol (Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Skin Soothing · Penetration Enhancer)
Terpenoid (Sesquiterpene) from Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Studied for skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Brahmoside (Triterpenoid Saponin · CNS Anxiolytic · Brahmi Minor Active)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Brahmoside (Triterpenoid Saponin · CNS Anxiolytic · Brahmi Minor Active)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Pseudojujubogenin aglycone glycoside) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) and Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola). Studied for cns sedative/anxiolytic, cognitive modulation, bacopa minor active.
Bacosides (Triterpenoid Saponin Complex · Cognitive Function · Memory · Brahmi Marker)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacosides (Triterpenoid Saponin Complex · Cognitive Function · Memory · Brahmi Marker)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi). Studied for cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection. Claim strength: Moderate.
Bacoside A (Triterpenoid Saponin · Cognitive Enhancement · Memory · Neuroprotective)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Bacoside A (Triterpenoid Saponin · Cognitive Enhancement · Memory · Neuroprotective)
Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) from Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi). Studied for cognitive enhancement, memory consolidation, neuroprotective.
Betulinic Acid (Lupane Triterpene · Anticancer Research · Anti-HIV · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.
Betulinic Acid (Lupane Triterpene · Anticancer Research · Anti-HIV · Anti-inflammatory)
Terpenoid (Triterpene) from White Birch (Betula pubescens). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on melanoma cells and potential antiviral properties.
Borneol (Bicyclic Monoterpenol · BBB Penetration Enhancer · Neuroprotective · TCM)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.
Borneol (Bicyclic Monoterpenol · BBB Penetration Enhancer · Neuroprotective · TCM)
Terpenoid (Monoterpene) from Borneol Camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica). Studied for neurological effects including CNS-penetrating anti-inflammatory properties.
Boldine (Aporphine Alkaloid · Hepatoprotective · Antioxidant · Choleretic)
Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Boldo (Peumus boldus). Studied for hepatoprotective, choleretic, and antioxidant properties.
Boldine (Aporphine Alkaloid · Hepatoprotective · Antioxidant · Choleretic)
Alkaloid (Aporphine) from Boldo (Peumus boldus). Studied for hepatoprotective, choleretic, and antioxidant properties.
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