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
Bacosides (Triterpenoid Saponin Complex · Cognitive Function · Memory · Brahmi Marker)
Compound Bacosides (Total Bacoside Complex) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) CAS Mixture (see individual bacosides) Primary source Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) Key applications Cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection, anxiolytic...
Bacosides (Triterpenoid Saponin Complex · Cognitive Function · Memory · Brahmi Marker)
Compound Bacosides (Total Bacoside Complex) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin Complex (Dammarane-type) CAS Mixture (see individual bacosides) Primary source Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) Key applications Cognitive function, memory, neuroprotection, anxiolytic...
Bacoside A (Triterpenoid Saponin · Cognitive Enhancement · Memory · Neuroprotective)
Compound Bacoside A Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) CAS Mixture; primary component Bacoside A3: 24046-01-3 Primary source Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi) Key applications Cognitive...
Bacoside A (Triterpenoid Saponin · Cognitive Enhancement · Memory · Neuroprotective)
Compound Bacoside A Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpenoid Saponin (Dammarane-type jujubogenin aglycone) CAS Mixture; primary component Bacoside A3: 24046-01-3 Primary source Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi, water hyssop, Jalabrahmi) Key applications Cognitive...
Cycloastragenol (Cycloartane Triterpene · Telomerase Activation · Anti-ageing)
Compound Cycloastragenol (CAG) Chemical class Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) CAS 78574-94-4 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV hydrolysis) Key applications Telomerase activation, telomere elongation,...
Cycloastragenol (Cycloartane Triterpene · Telomerase Activation · Anti-ageing)
Compound Cycloastragenol (CAG) Chemical class Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene (Aglycone of Astragaloside IV) CAS 78574-94-4 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (derived from Astragaloside IV hydrolysis) Key applications Telomerase activation, telomere elongation,...
Astragalosides (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins · Telomerase Activation · Immunomodulatory)
Compound Astragalosides (Astragaloside I–IV complex) Chemical class Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins CAS Mixture; Astragaloside IV: 84687-43-4 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root) Key applications Immunomodulatory, adaptogenic,...
Astragalosides (Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins · Telomerase Activation · Immunomodulatory)
Compound Astragalosides (Astragaloside I–IV complex) Chemical class Terpenoid — Cycloartane Triterpene Saponins CAS Mixture; Astragaloside IV: 84687-43-4 Primary source Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milk Vetch root) Key applications Immunomodulatory, adaptogenic,...
Ginsenosides (Triterpene Saponins · Adaptogenic · Cognitive Function · Immune Modulation)
Compound Ginsenosides (Panaxosides) Chemical class Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins (family of 100+ compounds) CAS Various (Rb1: 41753-43-9; Rg1: 22427-39-0; Re: 52286-74-5) Primary source Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng...
Ginsenosides (Triterpene Saponins · Adaptogenic · Cognitive Function · Immune Modulation)
Compound Ginsenosides (Panaxosides) Chemical class Terpenoid — Dammarane / Oleanane Triterpene Saponins (family of 100+ compounds) CAS Various (Rb1: 41753-43-9; Rg1: 22427-39-0; Re: 52286-74-5) Primary source Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng...
Glycyrrhizin (Triterpene Saponin · Hepatoprotective · Antiviral · HMGB1 Inhibitor)
Compound Glycyrrhizin (Glycyrrhizic Acid) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Oleanane skeleton + disaccharide) CAS 1405-86-3 Primary source Glycyrrhiza glabra, G. uralensis (licorice root) Key applications Hepatoprotective, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, sweet...
Glycyrrhizin (Triterpene Saponin · Hepatoprotective · Antiviral · HMGB1 Inhibitor)
Compound Glycyrrhizin (Glycyrrhizic Acid) Chemical class Terpenoid — Triterpene Saponin (Oleanane skeleton + disaccharide) CAS 1405-86-3 Primary source Glycyrrhiza glabra, G. uralensis (licorice root) Key applications Hepatoprotective, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, sweet...
Betulinic Acid (Lupane Triterpene · Anticancer Research · Anti-HIV · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Betulinic Acid Chemical class Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acid (Lupane skeleton) CAS 472-15-1 Primary source Betula alba (white birch bark), Betula pendula; Platanus spp.; Diospyros spp. Key applications Anticancer...
Betulinic Acid (Lupane Triterpene · Anticancer Research · Anti-HIV · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Betulinic Acid Chemical class Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acid (Lupane skeleton) CAS 472-15-1 Primary source Betula alba (white birch bark), Betula pendula; Platanus spp.; Diospyros spp. Key applications Anticancer...
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