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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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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.
Hyoscyamine (Tropane Alkaloid · Antispasmodic · Khurasani Ajwain · IBS · Levsin)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger). A clinically used anticholinergic that relieves smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.
Hyoscyamine (Tropane Alkaloid · Antispasmodic · Khurasani Ajwain · IBS · Levsin)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger). A clinically used anticholinergic that relieves smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.
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.
Scopolamine — Hyoscine (Tropane Alkaloid · Motion Sickness · Transdermal Patch · Antiemetic)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically for motion sickness, pre-anaesthetic sedation.
Scopolamine — Hyoscine (Tropane Alkaloid · Motion Sickness · Transdermal Patch · Antiemetic)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically for motion sickness, pre-anaesthetic sedation.
Atropine (Tropane Alkaloid · Anticholinergic · Nerve Agent Antidote · Myopia Control)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
Atropine (Tropane Alkaloid · Anticholinergic · Nerve Agent Antidote · Myopia Control)
Alkaloid (Tropane) from Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna). A clinically established anticholinergic used medically as a pre-anaesthetic, antispasmodic.
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.
Oripavine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Buprenorphine Precursor · Etorphine Chemistry · Informational)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A highly potent opiate alkaloid used as a pharmaceutical precursor to produce buprenorphine and other advanced opioid.
Oripavine (Morphinan Alkaloid · Buprenorphine Precursor · Etorphine Chemistry · Informational)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A highly potent opiate alkaloid used as a pharmaceutical precursor to produce buprenorphine and other advanced opioid.
Noscapine — Narcotine (Phthalideisoquinoline · Non-opioid Antitussive · Tubulin-binding Anticancer)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive antitussive alkaloid used clinically to suppress dry cough without significant CNS depression.
Noscapine — Narcotine (Phthalideisoquinoline · Non-opioid Antitussive · Tubulin-binding Anticancer)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A non-addictive antitussive alkaloid used clinically to suppress dry cough without significant CNS depression.
Papaverine (Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Non-opioid Vasodilator · Erectile Dysfunction Tx)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.
Papaverine (Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Non-opioid Vasodilator · Erectile Dysfunction Tx)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically used smooth muscle relaxant that dilates blood vessels; used medically for vascular spasm under supervision.
Thebaine — Paramorphine (Opioid Precursor Alkaloid · Oxycodone · Buprenorphine · Naloxone)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A toxic stimulant opiate alkaloid used industrially as a pharmaceutical precursor for opioid analgesics and antagonists.
Thebaine — Paramorphine (Opioid Precursor Alkaloid · Oxycodone · Buprenorphine · Naloxone)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A toxic stimulant opiate alkaloid used industrially as a pharmaceutical precursor for opioid analgesics and antagonists.
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.
Morphine (Opioid Phenanthrene Alkaloid · WHO Essential Medicine · Informational Reference)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically established opioid analgesic used under medical supervision for severe pain management.
Morphine (Opioid Phenanthrene Alkaloid · WHO Essential Medicine · Informational Reference)
Alkaloid (Isoquinoline) from Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). A clinically established opioid analgesic used under medical supervision for severe pain management.
Ricinine (Castor Bean Pyridine Alkaloid · Ricin Biomarker · Informational Reference)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Castor Bean (Ricinus communis). A mildly neurotoxic plant defence alkaloid; present at low levels in castor bean. Of interest primarily in toxicology.
Ricinine (Castor Bean Pyridine Alkaloid · Ricin Biomarker · Informational Reference)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Castor Bean (Ricinus communis). A mildly neurotoxic plant defence alkaloid; present at low levels in castor bean. Of interest primarily in toxicology.
Pilocarpine (Imidazole Alkaloid · Glaucoma · Xerostomia · Informational Reference)
Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.
Pilocarpine (Imidazole Alkaloid · Glaucoma · Xerostomia · Informational Reference)
Alkaloid (Imidazole) from Jaborandi (Pilocarpus jaborandi). A clinically established parasympathomimetic used medically for glaucoma management (reducing intraocular pressure) and.
Pseudoephedrine (Protoalkaloid · OTC Decongestant · Meth Precursor · Informational)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically used nasal decongestant that acts as a vasoconstrictive sympathomimetic.
Pseudoephedrine (Protoalkaloid · OTC Decongestant · Meth Precursor · Informational)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically used nasal decongestant that acts as a vasoconstrictive sympathomimetic.
Ephedrine (Protoalkaloid · Ma Huang · Banned Supplement · Sympathomimetic Informational)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically established sympathomimetic bronchodilator and decongestant.
Ephedrine (Protoalkaloid · Ma Huang · Banned Supplement · Sympathomimetic Informational)
Alkaloid (Protoalkaloid) from Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica). A clinically established sympathomimetic bronchodilator and decongestant.
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.
Quinidine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Class Ia Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically used antiarrhythmic; stabilises cardiac electrical conduction. Administered medically under monitoring due.
Quinidine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Class Ia Antiarrhythmic · Informational)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically used antiarrhythmic; stabilises cardiac electrical conduction. Administered medically under monitoring due.
Quinine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Antimalarial · Historical Pharmaceutical · Informational)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically established antimalarial; inhibits haem polymerisation in Plasmodium. Also used medically for nocturnal.
Quinine (Cinchona Quinoline Alkaloid · Antimalarial · Historical Pharmaceutical · Informational)
Alkaloid (Quinoline) from Cinchona Tree (Cinchona officinalis). A clinically established antimalarial; inhibits haem polymerisation in Plasmodium. Also used medically for nocturnal.
Anatabine (Tobacco Pyridine Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Anatabine (Tobacco Pyridine Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · STAT3 Inhibitor · Anatabloc)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Studied for anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models.
Piperlongumine — Piplartine (Pyridone Alkaloid · Selective Anticancer · GSTP1 Inhibitor)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Long Pepper (Piper longum). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on cancer cells via oxidative stress induction.
Piperlongumine — Piplartine (Pyridone Alkaloid · Selective Anticancer · GSTP1 Inhibitor)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Long Pepper (Piper longum). Studied for selective antiproliferative effects on cancer cells via oxidative stress induction.
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.
Arecoline (Pyridine Ester Alkaloid · Betel Nut · Oral Carcinogen · Informational)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
Arecoline (Pyridine Ester Alkaloid · Betel Nut · Oral Carcinogen · Informational)
Alkaloid (Pyridine) from Betel Nut (Areca catechu). A muscarinic and nicotinic agonist producing CNS stimulation.
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