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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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Chondrocurarine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Neuromuscular Blocker · Curare Reference)

Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.

Chondrocurarine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline · Neuromuscular Blocker · Curare Reference)

Alkaloid (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) from Curare Vine (Chondrodendron tomentosum). A potent neuromuscular blocking alkaloid; associated with respiratory paralysis. Documented for toxicological and.

Cryptopine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Sedative · Opium Minor Reference)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor opium alkaloid that may contribute mild sedative and cardiac slowing effects at high doses.

Cryptopine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Sedative · Opium Minor Reference)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A minor opium alkaloid that may contribute mild sedative and cardiac slowing effects at high doses.

Cucurbitacin B (Cucurbitane Triterpene · JAK-STAT3 Inhibitor · Colocynth · Indrayan)

Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type tetracyclic) from Citrullus colocynthis (colocynth / bitter apple, fruit). Studied for jak-stat3 inhibitor (anticancer); anti-inflammatory.

Cucurbitacin B (Cucurbitane Triterpene · JAK-STAT3 Inhibitor · Colocynth · Indrayan)

Terpenoid — Triterpene (Cucurbitane-type tetracyclic) from Citrullus colocynthis (colocynth / bitter apple, fruit). Studied for jak-stat3 inhibitor (anticancer); anti-inflammatory.

Cedrol (Cedar Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Sedative · GABA-A Modulator · Insect Repellent)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol from Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar, wood essential oil). Studied for sedative/anxiolytic (aromatherapy; gaba potentiation).

Cedrol (Cedar Sesquiterpene Alcohol · Sedative · GABA-A Modulator · Insect Repellent)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Alcohol from Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar, wood essential oil). Studied for sedative/anxiolytic (aromatherapy; gaba potentiation).

Campesterol (C28 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Brassinosteroid Precursor)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Canola / Mustard (Brassica napus). A phytosterol that may contribute synergistically to healthy cholesterol management when consumed as part of a.

Campesterol (C28 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Brassinosteroid Precursor)

Terpenoid (Phytosterol) from Canola / Mustard (Brassica napus). A phytosterol that may contribute synergistically to healthy cholesterol management when consumed as part of a.

Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Paprika / Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum). The primary carotenoid pigment of red peppers; studied for HDL-raising and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Paprika / Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum). The primary carotenoid pigment of red peppers; studied for HDL-raising and potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

Charantin (Bitter Melon Steroidal Saponin · Antidiabetic · Insulin-mimetic · Karela)

Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin) from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela). Studied for antidiabetic; insulin-mimetic; glucose uptake enhancement.

Charantin (Bitter Melon Steroidal Saponin · Antidiabetic · Insulin-mimetic · Karela)

Terpenoid — Steroidal Saponin (Cucurbitane-type mixed steroid saponin) from Momordica charantia (bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela). Studied for antidiabetic; insulin-mimetic; glucose uptake enhancement.

Cafestol (Coffee Diterpene · LDL-raising · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied for hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and potential cancer chemopreventive properties.

Cafestol (Coffee Diterpene · LDL-raising · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Coffee (Coffea arabica). Studied for hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and potential cancer chemopreventive properties.

Crocin (Saffron Water-soluble Carotenoid · Antidepressant · Neuroprotective · AMD)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Saffron (Crocus sativus). The primary pigment of saffron; studied for neuroprotective, antidepressant.

Crocin (Saffron Water-soluble Carotenoid · Antidepressant · Neuroprotective · AMD)

Terpenoid (Tetraterpene / Carotenoid) from Saffron (Crocus sativus). The primary pigment of saffron; studied for neuroprotective, antidepressant.

Carnosic Acid (Rosemary Diterpene Antioxidant · Nrf2 Activator · E392 Food Preservative)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Studied for neuroprotective and antioxidant properties via Nrf2 pathway activation.

Carnosic Acid (Rosemary Diterpene Antioxidant · Nrf2 Activator · E392 Food Preservative)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Studied for neuroprotective and antioxidant properties via Nrf2 pathway activation.

Coronaridine (Iboga-type Indole Alkaloid · 18-MC Anti-addiction Precursor · Voacanga)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Voacanga (Voacanga africana). Studied for analgesic properties and potential to reduce addictive drug-seeking behaviour in animal models.

Coronaridine (Iboga-type Indole Alkaloid · 18-MC Anti-addiction Precursor · Voacanga)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Voacanga (Voacanga africana). Studied for analgesic properties and potential to reduce addictive drug-seeking behaviour in animal models.

Calystegine A3 (Polyhydroxy Nortropane · Glycosidase Inhibitor · Dietary Alkaloid)

Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) from Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers). Studied for glycosidase inhibitor, plant defence metabolite.

Calystegine A3 (Polyhydroxy Nortropane · Glycosidase Inhibitor · Dietary Alkaloid)

Alkaloid — Tropane (Polyhydroxylated tropane; nortropane calystegine) from Solanum tuberosum (potato roots and tubers). Studied for glycosidase inhibitor, plant defence metabolite.

Cocaine (Tropane Alkaloid · Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor · Local Anaesthetic · Informational)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Coca (Erythroxylum coca). A potent local anaesthetic and sympathomimetic; the first clinically used local anaesthetic. Associated with.

Cocaine (Tropane Alkaloid · Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor · Local Anaesthetic · Informational)

Alkaloid (Tropane) from Coca (Erythroxylum coca). A potent local anaesthetic and sympathomimetic; the first clinically used local anaesthetic. Associated with.

Codeine — 3-Methylmorphine (Opioid Prodrug · Antitussive · CYP2D6 · Informational)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A mild opioid used clinically for moderate pain relief and cough suppression.

Codeine — 3-Methylmorphine (Opioid Prodrug · Antitussive · CYP2D6 · Informational)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A mild opioid used clinically for moderate pain relief and cough suppression.

Camptothecin (Quinoline Alkaloid · Topoisomerase I Inhibitor · Irinotecan Lead · Informational)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Happy Tree (Camptotheca acuminata). A topoisomerase I inhibitor that formed the basis for the clinically approved anticancer drugs irinotecan and topotecan.

Camptothecin (Quinoline Alkaloid · Topoisomerase I Inhibitor · Irinotecan Lead · Informational)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Happy Tree (Camptotheca acuminata). A topoisomerase I inhibitor that formed the basis for the clinically approved anticancer drugs irinotecan and topotecan.

Cinchonine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Antimalarial · P-gp Inhibitor)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona pubescens). An antimalarial alkaloid that disrupts haemozoin formation in malarial parasites.

Cinchonine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Antimalarial · P-gp Inhibitor)

Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona pubescens). An antimalarial alkaloid that disrupts haemozoin formation in malarial parasites.

Coniine (Hemlock Piperidine Alkaloid · Socrates’ Poison · Neurotoxin · Informational)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). A potent neurotoxin that causes ascending motor paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Lethal at low.

Coniine (Hemlock Piperidine Alkaloid · Socrates’ Poison · Neurotoxin · Informational)

Alkaloid (Piperidine) from Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). A potent neurotoxin that causes ascending motor paralysis by blocking nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Lethal at low.

Cyclopamine (Veratrum Steroidal Alkaloid · Hedgehog Pathway · SMO Inhibitor · Teratogen)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A teratogenic Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitor; studied in oncology research as a basis for targeted cancer.

Cyclopamine (Veratrum Steroidal Alkaloid · Hedgehog Pathway · SMO Inhibitor · Teratogen)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Corn Lily (Veratrum californicum). A teratogenic Hedgehog signalling pathway inhibitor; studied in oncology research as a basis for targeted cancer.

Conessine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Amoebicidal · Kutaj · IBS Diarrhoea)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Kurchi (Holarrhena pubescens). Studied for specific amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica.

Conessine (Steroidal Alkaloid · Amoebicidal · Kutaj · IBS Diarrhoea)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Kurchi (Holarrhena pubescens). Studied for specific amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica.

Chaconine — α-Chaconine (Steroidal Glycoalkaloid · Potato Co-toxin · Food Safety)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A glycoalkaloid that works in combination with solanine as a natural pest deterrent.

Chaconine — α-Chaconine (Steroidal Glycoalkaloid · Potato Co-toxin · Food Safety)

Alkaloid (Steroidal) from Potato (Solanum tuberosum). A glycoalkaloid that works in combination with solanine as a natural pest deterrent.

Colchicine (Tropolone Alkaloid · Pharmaceutical Gout Treatment · Informational Reference)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A clinically approved tubulin-binding anti-inflammatory used medically for acute gout attacks and familial.

Colchicine (Tropolone Alkaloid · Pharmaceutical Gout Treatment · Informational Reference)

Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A clinically approved tubulin-binding anti-inflammatory used medically for acute gout attacks and familial.

Capsaicin (Vanilloid Pseudoalkaloid · TRPV1 Agonist · Topical Analgesic · Thermogenic)

Vanilloid (Capsaicinoid) from Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens). A TRPV1 receptor agonist with well-documented topical analgesic applications.

Capsaicin (Vanilloid Pseudoalkaloid · TRPV1 Agonist · Topical Analgesic · Thermogenic)

Vanilloid (Capsaicinoid) from Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens). A TRPV1 receptor agonist with well-documented topical analgesic applications.

α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.

α-Cedrene (Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon · Anti-inflammatory · Insect Repellent · Cedar)

Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbon (Cedrane skeleton) from Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar / Deodar). Studied for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insect repellent, fragrance.

Centelloside — TECA Complex (Triterpene Saponin · Venous Insufficiency · Wound Healing · Cica)

Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.

Centelloside — TECA Complex (Triterpene Saponin · Venous Insufficiency · Wound Healing · Cica)

Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Saponins (Ursane skeleton) from Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola / Pennywort / Mandukaparni). Studied for venous insufficiency, wound healing, cognitive function.