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
Polysaccharides
Compound Class Polysaccharides — high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymers; an umbrella class, not a single chemistry Representative Members β-Glucans (fungal), astragalus polysaccharides, PSK/PSP (protein-bound), acidic heteropolysaccharides Botanical / Fungal Sources Astragalus membranaceus,...
Polysaccharides
Compound Class Polysaccharides — high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymers; an umbrella class, not a single chemistry Representative Members β-Glucans (fungal), astragalus polysaccharides, PSK/PSP (protein-bound), acidic heteropolysaccharides Botanical / Fungal Sources Astragalus membranaceus,...
Valerenic Acids
Compound Class Sesquiterpenic acids — the standardisation markers of Valeriana officinalis root Representative Members Valerenic acid, acetoxyvalerenic acid, hydroxyvalerenic acid Botanical Source Valeriana officinalis (valerian). Distinct from V. wallichii /...
Valerenic Acids
Compound Class Sesquiterpenic acids — the standardisation markers of Valeriana officinalis root Representative Members Valerenic acid, acetoxyvalerenic acid, hydroxyvalerenic acid Botanical Source Valeriana officinalis (valerian). Distinct from V. wallichii /...
Gymnemic Acids
Compound Class Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins; not a single molecule Representative Members Gymnemic acids I–IV and numerous congeners; co-occurring with the peptide gurmarin and gymnemasaponins...
Gymnemic Acids
Compound Class Gymnemic acids — a family of oleanane-type triterpene saponins; not a single molecule Representative Members Gymnemic acids I–IV and numerous congeners; co-occurring with the peptide gurmarin and gymnemasaponins...
Kutkin
Compound Class Kutkin is an iridoid glycoside mixture, not a single molecule — no single CAS applies Composition Picroside I and kutkoside in an approximate 1:1.5 ratio; the standardised fraction...
Kutkin
Compound Class Kutkin is an iridoid glycoside mixture, not a single molecule — no single CAS applies Composition Picroside I and kutkoside in an approximate 1:1.5 ratio; the standardised fraction...
Silymarin
Compound Class Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex, not a single molecule — no meaningful single CAS applies Representative Members Silybin A and B (~50–70% of the complex), isosilybin, silychristin, silydianin,...
Silymarin
Compound Class Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex, not a single molecule — no meaningful single CAS applies Representative Members Silybin A and B (~50–70% of the complex), isosilybin, silychristin, silydianin,...
Protodioscin
CAS Number 55056-80-9 (verified against PubChem CID 441891) Molecular Formula / MW C51H84O22 / 1049.20 g/mol Chemical Class Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a trisaccharide at C-3 and a...
Protodioscin
CAS Number 55056-80-9 (verified against PubChem CID 441891) Molecular Formula / MW C51H84O22 / 1049.20 g/mol Chemical Class Furostanol-type steroidal saponin; a spirostanyl glycoside bearing a trisaccharide at C-3 and a...
Hyperforin
CAS Number 11079-53-1 (verified against PubChem CID 441298) Molecular Formula / MW C35H52O4 / 536.78 g/mol Chemical Class Prenylated phloroglucinol — a bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-trione bearing four prenyl side chains Botanical Source Hypericum...
Hyperforin
CAS Number 11079-53-1 (verified against PubChem CID 441298) Molecular Formula / MW C35H52O4 / 536.78 g/mol Chemical Class Prenylated phloroglucinol — a bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-trione bearing four prenyl side chains Botanical Source Hypericum...
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