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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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Glycine

Amino acid · Non-essential · Simplest proteinogenic from Synthesis or fermentation. Collagen's dominant residue; sweet-tasting. Claim strength: Moderate.

Glycine

Amino acid · Non-essential · Simplest proteinogenic from Synthesis or fermentation. Collagen's dominant residue; sweet-tasting. Claim strength: Moderate.

Gallotannins

Hydrolysable tannins — galloyl polyesters of a polyol core. A family from Quercus infectoria galls (Majuphal / Aleppo galls). Claim strength: High.

Gallotannins

Hydrolysable tannins — galloyl polyesters of a polyol core. A family from Quercus infectoria galls (Majuphal / Aleppo galls). Claim strength: High.

Gymnemic Acids

Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins from Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar; meshashringi). Studied for sweet-taste suppression and sugar-craving reduction.

Gymnemic Acids

Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins from Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar; meshashringi). Studied for sweet-taste suppression and sugar-craving reduction.

Ginkgo Flavone Glycosides

Flavonol glycosides — quercetin, kaempferol from Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree). Studied for cognitive and cerebrovascular formulation; antioxidant positioning.

Ginkgo Flavone Glycosides

Flavonol glycosides — quercetin, kaempferol from Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree). Studied for cognitive and cerebrovascular formulation; antioxidant positioning.

Glucosinolates

Glucosinolates — β-thioglucoside N-hydroxysulfates from Moringa oleifera (moringa; sahjan); also Brassica species. Studied for anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective formulation.

Glucosinolates

Glucosinolates — β-thioglucoside N-hydroxysulfates from Moringa oleifera (moringa; sahjan); also Brassica species. Studied for anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective formulation.

Gypenosides

Gypenosides — dammarane-type triterpenoid saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (jiaogulan; "southern ginseng"). Studied for metabolic and body-composition support, ampk-pathway formulation.

Gypenosides

Gypenosides — dammarane-type triterpenoid saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (jiaogulan; "southern ginseng"). Studied for metabolic and body-composition support, ampk-pathway formulation.

Guggulsterones

Guggulsterones — plant ketosteroids (pregnadiene-diones) existing as E- from Commiphora mukul / Commiphora wightii. Studied for lipid-metabolism formulation (contested).

Guggulsterones

Guggulsterones — plant ketosteroids (pregnadiene-diones) existing as E- from Commiphora mukul / Commiphora wightii. Studied for lipid-metabolism formulation (contested).

Galloylglucose (Core Gallotannin · Ellagitannin Precursor)

Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.

Galloylglucose (Core Gallotannin · Ellagitannin Precursor)

Tannin — Gallotannin (galloyl esters of D-glucose) from Terminalia chebula (Haritaki); Quercus infectoria galls. Studied for core gallotannin; ellagitannin biosynthetic precursor.

Geraniin (Dehydroellagitannin · Phyllanthus Marker · ACE Inhibitor Research)

Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.

Geraniin (Dehydroellagitannin · Phyllanthus Marker · ACE Inhibitor Research)

Tannin — Dehydroellagitannin (hydrolysable tannin) from Phyllanthus niruri (Bhumi Amla), Phyllanthus urinaria. Studied for ace inhibition; antiviral (hsv); antioxidant; cytoprotective.

Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG · Flavan-3-ol Gallate · Lipid Metabolism · Immunomodulatory)

Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.

Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG · Flavan-3-ol Gallate · Lipid Metabolism · Immunomodulatory)

Polyphenol (Flavan-3-ol) from Green Tea (Camellia sinensis). Studied for lipid metabolism-modulating and immunomodulatory properties as part of the green tea catechin complex.

Gelsevirine (Gelsemium Alkaloid · Respiratory Toxin · Pharmacological Reference)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). A highly toxic alkaloid that depresses respiratory centres; documented for toxicological reference. Associated with.

Gelsevirine (Gelsemium Alkaloid · Respiratory Toxin · Pharmacological Reference)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). A highly toxic alkaloid that depresses respiratory centres; documented for toxicological reference. Associated with.

Glucoerucin (Rocket Glucosinolate · Erucin Isothiocyanate Precursor · Nrf2 Activator)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Arugula (Rocket) (Eruca vesicaria). Hydrolysed to erucin, a sulforaphane analogue; studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.

Glucoerucin (Rocket Glucosinolate · Erucin Isothiocyanate Precursor · Nrf2 Activator)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Arugula (Rocket) (Eruca vesicaria). Hydrolysed to erucin, a sulforaphane analogue; studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.

Ginsenoside Rg1 (PPT Ginseng Saponin · Cognitive Stimulation · Haematopoiesis · Anti-fatigue)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.

Ginsenoside Rg1 (PPT Ginseng Saponin · Cognitive Stimulation · Haematopoiesis · Anti-fatigue)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Studied for cognitive-supportive and anti-fatigue properties.

Ginsenoside Rb1 (PPD Ginseng Saponin · Neuroprotective · Adaptogenic · Anti-fatigue)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.

Ginsenoside Rb1 (PPD Ginseng Saponin · Neuroprotective · Adaptogenic · Anti-fatigue)

Terpenoid (Triterpenoid Saponin) from Ginseng (Panax ginseng). The most abundant ginsenoside; studied for neuroprotective, anti-stress.

Ginkgolide B (Diterpene Lactone · PAF Antagonist · Anti-thrombotic · Ginkgo biloba)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). Studied for platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonism; the primary active ginkgolide contributing to Ginkgo extract's.

Ginkgolide B (Diterpene Lactone · PAF Antagonist · Anti-thrombotic · Ginkgo biloba)

Terpenoid (Diterpene) from Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba). Studied for platelet-activating factor (PAF) antagonism; the primary active ginkgolide contributing to Ginkgo extract's.

Gramine — Donaxine (Indole Mannich Base Alkaloid · Antifeedant · Vasoconstriction · Synthesis Intermediate)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Giant Reed (Arundo donax). A tryptamine-derived indole alkaloid studied for smooth muscle effects.

Gramine — Donaxine (Indole Mannich Base Alkaloid · Antifeedant · Vasoconstriction · Synthesis Intermediate)

Alkaloid (Indole) from Giant Reed (Arundo donax). A tryptamine-derived indole alkaloid studied for smooth muscle effects.

Galantamine (Amaryllidaceae Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Alzheimer's FDA-approved · Informational)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Snowdrop / Daffodil (Galanthus spp.). A clinically approved acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used medically to support cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.

Galantamine (Amaryllidaceae Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Alzheimer's FDA-approved · Informational)

Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Snowdrop / Daffodil (Galanthus spp.). A clinically approved acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used medically to support cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.

Galegine (Guanidine Alkaloid · Metformin Botanical Prototype · Glucose-Lowering History)

Alkaloid (Guanidine) from Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis). The botanical compound that inspired the development of metformin.

Galegine (Guanidine Alkaloid · Metformin Botanical Prototype · Glucose-Lowering History)

Alkaloid (Guanidine) from Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis). The botanical compound that inspired the development of metformin.

Glucomoringin (Rhamnosylated Aromatic Glucosinolate · Moringa · Anti-inflammatory)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Glucomoringin (Rhamnosylated Aromatic Glucosinolate · Moringa · Anti-inflammatory)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Gluconapin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · 3-BITC Precursor · Phase-II Enzyme Induction)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Gluconapin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · 3-BITC Precursor · Phase-II Enzyme Induction)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Glucotropaeolin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · BITC Precursor · Halim Seeds · Galactagogue)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Glucotropaeolin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · BITC Precursor · Halim Seeds · Galactagogue)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Gluconasturtiin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · PEITC Precursor · Lung Chemopreventive)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Gluconasturtiin (Aromatic Glucosinolate · PEITC Precursor · Lung Chemopreventive)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Glucobrassicin — I3G (Indolic Glucosinolate · I3C/DIM Precursor · Oestrogen Metabolism)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Glucobrassicin — I3G (Indolic Glucosinolate · I3C/DIM Precursor · Oestrogen Metabolism)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Glucoraphanin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · Sulforaphane Precursor · Nrf2 · Chemopreventive)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.

Glucoraphanin (Aliphatic Glucosinolate · Sulforaphane Precursor · Nrf2 · Chemopreventive)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.