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
Squalene (Triterpene Lipid · Olive Oil Emollient · Skin & Immune Modulator)
CAS No. 111-02-4 Class Lipid · Triterpene · Polyunsaturated Hydrocarbon · C30 Isoprenoid Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit residue; Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranth) — seed oil (5–8%, highest plant source);...
Squalene (Triterpene Lipid · Olive Oil Emollient · Skin & Immune Modulator)
CAS No. 111-02-4 Class Lipid · Triterpene · Polyunsaturated Hydrocarbon · C30 Isoprenoid Source Olea europaea (Olive) — fruit residue; Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranth) — seed oil (5–8%, highest plant source);...
Lentinan (Shiitake Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan · Immune Polysaccharide)
CAS No. 37339-90-5 Class Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan with (1→6) branches Source Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — fruit body and mycelium Claim strength Moderate–High Buy from Herbuno Shiitake...
Lentinan (Shiitake Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan · Immune Polysaccharide)
CAS No. 37339-90-5 Class Polysaccharide · Fungal Beta-Glucan · (1→3)-β-D-Glucan with (1→6) branches Source Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — fruit body and mycelium Claim strength Moderate–High Buy from Herbuno Shiitake...