HerbIQ - Compounds
Polyphenols
Compound Class Polyphenols — a broad structural class unified by multiple phenolic hydroxyl groups; encompasses flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, and lignans Representative Members Catechins (green tea), proanthocyanidins (grape seed), chlorogenic...
Polyphenols
Compound Class Polyphenols — a broad structural class unified by multiple phenolic hydroxyl groups; encompasses flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, and lignans Representative Members Catechins (green tea), proanthocyanidins (grape seed), chlorogenic...
Anthocyanins
Compound Class Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) Representative Members Cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, petunidin — each existing as multiple glycosides Botanical Sources Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium...
Anthocyanins
Compound Class Anthocyanins — a subclass of flavonoids (glycosylated anthocyanidins) Representative Members Cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, petunidin — each existing as multiple glycosides Botanical Sources Ribes nigrum (black currant), Vaccinium...
L-Theanine
Chemical Class Non-proteinogenic amino acid (glutamate analogue) Molecular Formula / CAS C₇H₁₄N₂O₃ · CAS 3081-61-6 Primary Botanical Source(s) Green tea (Camellia sinensis) Plant Part Leaf Typical Content Roughly 1–2% of...
L-Theanine
Chemical Class Non-proteinogenic amino acid (glutamate analogue) Molecular Formula / CAS C₇H₁₄N₂O₃ · CAS 3081-61-6 Primary Botanical Source(s) Green tea (Camellia sinensis) Plant Part Leaf Typical Content Roughly 1–2% of...
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Chemical Class Reduced diarylheptanoid (hydrogenated curcuminoid metabolite) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₁H₂₄O₆ · CAS 36062-04-1 Primary Botanical Source(s) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Plant Part Rhizome (as the metabolic reduction product of...
Tetrahydrocurcumin
Chemical Class Reduced diarylheptanoid (hydrogenated curcuminoid metabolite) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₁H₂₄O₆ · CAS 36062-04-1 Primary Botanical Source(s) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Plant Part Rhizome (as the metabolic reduction product of...
Alpha-Mangostin
Chemical Class Prenylated xanthone Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₄H₂₆O₆ · CAS 6147-11-1 Primary Botanical Source(s) Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) Plant Part Fruit pericarp (rind) Typical Content The most abundant and best-studied...
Alpha-Mangostin
Chemical Class Prenylated xanthone Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₄H₂₆O₆ · CAS 6147-11-1 Primary Botanical Source(s) Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) Plant Part Fruit pericarp (rind) Typical Content The most abundant and best-studied...
Licochalcone A
Chemical Class Retrochalcone (prenylated chalcone) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₁H₂₂O₄ · CAS 58749-22-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza inflata) Plant Part Root Typical Content A major and characteristic phenolic...
Licochalcone A
Chemical Class Retrochalcone (prenylated chalcone) Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₁H₂₂O₄ · CAS 58749-22-7 Primary Botanical Source(s) Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza inflata) Plant Part Root Typical Content A major and characteristic phenolic...
Neohesperidin
Chemical Class Flavanone glycoside Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₈H₃₄O₁₅ · CAS 13241-33-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) Plant Part Fruit peel Typical Content A characteristic bitter flavanone glycoside...
Neohesperidin
Chemical Class Flavanone glycoside Molecular Formula / CAS C₂₈H₃₄O₁₅ · CAS 13241-33-3 Primary Botanical Source(s) Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) Plant Part Fruit peel Typical Content A characteristic bitter flavanone glycoside...
-
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...
-
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially important standardised botanical extracts used in dietary supplements. It is also frequently misunderstood, because a label stating “500mg Curcumin 95%” describes the...
Curcumin 95% Bioavailability: Why It's Poor & How to Fix It
Curcumin 95% is one of the most commercially important standardised botanical extracts used in dietary supplements. It is also frequently misunderstood, because a label stating “500mg Curcumin 95%” describes the...
-
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...
