HerbIQ - Compounds
Notoginsenoside R1 (Panax notoginseng Unique PPT Saponin · Haemostasis · Cardioprotective)
Compound Notoginsenoside R1 Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Dammarane PPT-type; unique to Panax notoginseng) CAS 80418-24-2 Primary source Panax notoginseng (sanqi / tienchi ginseng, dried root) Key applications Haemostasis;...
Notoginsenoside R1 (Panax notoginseng Unique PPT Saponin · Haemostasis · Cardioprotective)
Compound Notoginsenoside R1 Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Dammarane PPT-type; unique to Panax notoginseng) CAS 80418-24-2 Primary source Panax notoginseng (sanqi / tienchi ginseng, dried root) Key applications Haemostasis;...
Absinthin (Wormwood Dimeric Sesquiterpene Lactone · Most Bitter Natural Compound · Digestive Bitter)
Compound Absinthin Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene lactone; most bitter natural compound) CAS 1362-42-1 Primary source Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts) Key applications Most intensely bitter...
Absinthin (Wormwood Dimeric Sesquiterpene Lactone · Most Bitter Natural Compound · Digestive Bitter)
Compound Absinthin Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide dimeric sesquiterpene lactone; most bitter natural compound) CAS 1362-42-1 Primary source Artemisia absinthium (wormwood, aerial parts) Key applications Most intensely bitter...
Alpha-Humulene (Hops Monocyclic Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Anti-tumour · Cannabis Terpene)
Compound Alpha-Humulene (α-Humulene; α-Caryophyllene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene (Monocyclic 11-membered ring sesquiterpene; humulene) CAS 6753-98-6 Primary source Humulus lupulus (hops, cone essential oil), Cannabis sativa, Salvia officinalis, clove Key...
Alpha-Humulene (Hops Monocyclic Sesquiterpene · Anti-inflammatory · Anti-tumour · Cannabis Terpene)
Compound Alpha-Humulene (α-Humulene; α-Caryophyllene) Chemical class Terpenoid — Sesquiterpene (Monocyclic 11-membered ring sesquiterpene; humulene) CAS 6753-98-6 Primary source Humulus lupulus (hops, cone essential oil), Cannabis sativa, Salvia officinalis, clove Key...
Campesterol (C28 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Brassinosteroid Precursor)
Compound Campesterol (24-Methylcholesterol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C28 plant sterol; 4-desmethyl sterol) CAS 474-62-4 Primary source Rapeseed/canola oil (Brassica napus), corn oil, wheat germ, sunflower oil; widely distributed in...
Campesterol (C28 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Brassinosteroid Precursor)
Compound Campesterol (24-Methylcholesterol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C28 plant sterol; 4-desmethyl sterol) CAS 474-62-4 Primary source Rapeseed/canola oil (Brassica napus), corn oil, wheat germ, sunflower oil; widely distributed in...
Stigmasterol (C29 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Anti-osteoarthritic · Steroid Precursor)
Compound Stigmasterol Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C29 plant sterol; 4-desmethyl sterol) CAS 83-48-7 Primary source Soybean oil, rapeseed oil, Glycine max; also in legumes, nuts, and widely distributed in...
Stigmasterol (C29 Phytosterol · Cholesterol-lowering · Anti-osteoarthritic · Steroid Precursor)
Compound Stigmasterol Chemical class Terpenoid — Phytosterol (C29 plant sterol; 4-desmethyl sterol) CAS 83-48-7 Primary source Soybean oil, rapeseed oil, Glycine max; also in legumes, nuts, and widely distributed in...
Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)
Compound Capsanthin (3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6’-one) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Xanthophyll (C40 carotenoid; cyclopentanone-ring xanthophyll) CAS 465-42-9 Primary source Capsicum annuum (red bell pepper and red chilli pepper, fruit pericarp) Key...
Capsanthin (Red Pepper Xanthophyll · E160c Paprika Colorant · HDL-raising · Antioxidant)
Compound Capsanthin (3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,κ-caroten-6’-one) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Xanthophyll (C40 carotenoid; cyclopentanone-ring xanthophyll) CAS 465-42-9 Primary source Capsicum annuum (red bell pepper and red chilli pepper, fruit pericarp) Key...
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Compound Bixin (cis-Bixin; methyl hydrogen 9-cis-6,6’-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (C25 irregular apocarotenoid; methyl ester) CAS 6983-79-5 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto / achiote seed pericarp, 1–5%...
Bixin (Annatto Apocarotenoid · E160b Food Colorant · Antioxidant · Photoprotective)
Compound Bixin (cis-Bixin; methyl hydrogen 9-cis-6,6’-diapocarotene-6,6’-dioate) Chemical class Terpenoid — Carotenoid / Apocarotenoid (C25 irregular apocarotenoid; methyl ester) CAS 6983-79-5 Primary source Bixa orellana (annatto / achiote seed pericarp, 1–5%...
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Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
Herbal Extract vs Herbal Powder: What's the Difference?
The question "what is the difference between herbal extract and herbal powder?" comes up at every stage of botanical product development — from first-time formulators trying to read a supplier...
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Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially significant standardised botanical extracts in the global supplement market. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because a label that says...
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How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
How to Choose a Herbal Extract Supplier: 7 Questions to Ask
The right herbal extract supplier means consistent quality, reliable documentation, and a relationship that scales. The wrong one means failed regulatory submissions and inconsistent batches. This guide covers the specific...
