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
Terpinen-4-ol (Tea Tree Monoterpene Alcohol · High Antimicrobial Evidence · Antifungal · Anti-acne)
Compound Terpinen-4-ol (4-Terpineol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Monoterpene Alcohol (Cyclic monoterpene; terpinene-derived) CAS 562-74-3 Primary source Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil, 30–48% of essential oil), Juniperus spp., Origanum spp. Key...
Terpinen-4-ol (Tea Tree Monoterpene Alcohol · High Antimicrobial Evidence · Antifungal · Anti-acne)
Compound Terpinen-4-ol (4-Terpineol) Chemical class Terpenoid — Monoterpene Alcohol (Cyclic monoterpene; terpinene-derived) CAS 562-74-3 Primary source Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil, 30–48% of essential oil), Juniperus spp., Origanum spp. Key...
Hispidulin (Chamomile 6-Methoxyflavone · GABA-A Modulator · 5-LOX Inhibitor · Anticonvulsant)
Compound Hispidulin (4’,5,7-Trihydroxy-6-methoxyflavone; Dinatin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (6-Methoxyflavone; scutellarein analogue) CAS 1447-88-7 Primary source Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), Salvia spp., Cirsium spp. (thistles) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; neuroprotective; anticonvulsant;...
Hispidulin (Chamomile 6-Methoxyflavone · GABA-A Modulator · 5-LOX Inhibitor · Anticonvulsant)
Compound Hispidulin (4’,5,7-Trihydroxy-6-methoxyflavone; Dinatin) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone (6-Methoxyflavone; scutellarein analogue) CAS 1447-88-7 Primary source Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), Salvia spp., Cirsium spp. (thistles) Key applications Anti-inflammatory; neuroprotective; anticonvulsant;...
Poncirin (Trifoliate Orange Flavanone Glycoside · GI Motility · Anti-inflammatory · Zhi Ke)
Compound Poncirin (Isosakuranetin-7-neohesperidoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone Glycoside (Isosakuranetin neohesperidoside; citrus flavanone) CAS 14941-08-3 Primary source Poncirus trifoliata (trifoliate orange / Japanese bitter orange, immature fruit), Citrus spp. Key...
Poncirin (Trifoliate Orange Flavanone Glycoside · GI Motility · Anti-inflammatory · Zhi Ke)
Compound Poncirin (Isosakuranetin-7-neohesperidoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavanone Glycoside (Isosakuranetin neohesperidoside; citrus flavanone) CAS 14941-08-3 Primary source Poncirus trifoliata (trifoliate orange / Japanese bitter orange, immature fruit), Citrus spp. Key...
Orientin (Luteolin-8-C-Glucoside · Flavone C-glycoside · Anxiolytic · Cardioprotective)
Compound Orientin (Luteolin-8-C-glucoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone C-glycoside (Luteolin with C-8 glucose attachment) CAS 28957-04-2 Primary source Passiflora incarnata (passionflower), Crataegus spp. (hawthorn), Ocimum basilicum (basil) Key applications Anxiolytic;...
Orientin (Luteolin-8-C-Glucoside · Flavone C-glycoside · Anxiolytic · Cardioprotective)
Compound Orientin (Luteolin-8-C-glucoside) Chemical class Polyphenol — Flavone C-glycoside (Luteolin with C-8 glucose attachment) CAS 28957-04-2 Primary source Passiflora incarnata (passionflower), Crataegus spp. (hawthorn), Ocimum basilicum (basil) Key applications Anxiolytic;...
Saikosaponin A (Bupleurum Oleanane Triterpene Saponin · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Saikosaponin A (Bupleurin A; Saikosaponin a) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Oleanane-type; pentacyclic triterpene glycoside) CAS 20736-09-8 Primary source Bupleurum chinense (chai hu / Chinese thoroughwax, dried roots)...
Saikosaponin A (Bupleurum Oleanane Triterpene Saponin · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Saikosaponin A (Bupleurin A; Saikosaponin a) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Oleanane-type; pentacyclic triterpene glycoside) CAS 20736-09-8 Primary source Bupleurum chinense (chai hu / Chinese thoroughwax, dried roots)...
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...
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