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
Oleanolic Acid (Pentacyclic Triterpene · Hepatoprotective · Anti-diabetic · Nrf2)
Compound Oleanolic Acid Chemical class Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acid (Oleanane skeleton) CAS 508-02-1 Primary source Olea europaea (olive leaf/pulp), Ligustrum lucidum (glossy privet), Syzygium spp. Key applications Hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic,...
Oleanolic Acid (Pentacyclic Triterpene · Hepatoprotective · Anti-diabetic · Nrf2)
Compound Oleanolic Acid Chemical class Terpenoid — Pentacyclic Triterpene Acid (Oleanane skeleton) CAS 508-02-1 Primary source Olea europaea (olive leaf/pulp), Ligustrum lucidum (glossy privet), Syzygium spp. Key applications Hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic,...
Withanolide A (Steroidal Lactone · Adaptogenic · Neuroprotective · Cognitive)
Compound Withanolide A Chemical class Terpenoid — Steroidal Lactone (Withanolide class, C28 skeleton) CAS 27686-84-6 Primary source Withania somnifera (ashwagandha root) Key applications Adaptogenic, neuroprotective, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory Claim strength...
Withanolide A (Steroidal Lactone · Adaptogenic · Neuroprotective · Cognitive)
Compound Withanolide A Chemical class Terpenoid — Steroidal Lactone (Withanolide class, C28 skeleton) CAS 27686-84-6 Primary source Withania somnifera (ashwagandha root) Key applications Adaptogenic, neuroprotective, cognitive function, anti-inflammatory Claim strength...
Andrographolide (Diterpene Lactone · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatory · Immunostimulatory)
Compound Andrographolide Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Lactone (Labdane) CAS 5508-58-7 Primary source Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh / King of Bitters, leaves) Key applications Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory, hepatoprotective Claim strength Moderate...
Andrographolide (Diterpene Lactone · Antiviral · Anti-inflammatory · Immunostimulatory)
Compound Andrographolide Chemical class Terpenoid — Diterpene Lactone (Labdane) CAS 5508-58-7 Primary source Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh / King of Bitters, leaves) Key applications Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory, hepatoprotective Claim strength Moderate...
Harpagoside (Iridoid Glycoside · Osteoarthritis · Lower Back Pain · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Harpagoside Chemical class Terpenoid — Iridoid Glycoside (Monoterpene-derived) CAS 19210-12-9 Primary source Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw root, South Africa/Namibia) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, osteoarthritis/lower back pain Claim strength Moderate...
Harpagoside (Iridoid Glycoside · Osteoarthritis · Lower Back Pain · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Harpagoside Chemical class Terpenoid — Iridoid Glycoside (Monoterpene-derived) CAS 19210-12-9 Primary source Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw root, South Africa/Namibia) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, osteoarthritis/lower back pain Claim strength Moderate...
Geniposide (Iridoid Glycoside · GLP-1R Agonism · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)
Compound Geniposide Chemical class Terpenoid — Iridoid Glycoside (Seco-iridoid) CAS 24512-63-8 Primary source Gardenia jasminoides (Cape jasmine / Gardenia fruit) Key applications Hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic Claim strength Moderate Typical...
Geniposide (Iridoid Glycoside · GLP-1R Agonism · Hepatoprotective · Neuroprotective)
Compound Geniposide Chemical class Terpenoid — Iridoid Glycoside (Seco-iridoid) CAS 24512-63-8 Primary source Gardenia jasminoides (Cape jasmine / Gardenia fruit) Key applications Hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic Claim strength Moderate Typical...
Catalpol (Iridoid Glycoside · Neuroprotective · Anti-neurodegenerative · Anti-diabetic)
Compound Catalpol Chemical class Terpenoid — Iridoid Glycoside (Epoxy-iridoid) CAS 2415-24-9 Primary source Rehmannia glutinosa (Chinese foxglove / Rehmannia), Catalpa spp., Plantago spp. Key applications Neuroprotective, anti-neurodegenerative, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic Claim...
Catalpol (Iridoid Glycoside · Neuroprotective · Anti-neurodegenerative · Anti-diabetic)
Compound Catalpol Chemical class Terpenoid — Iridoid Glycoside (Epoxy-iridoid) CAS 2415-24-9 Primary source Rehmannia glutinosa (Chinese foxglove / Rehmannia), Catalpa spp., Plantago spp. Key applications Neuroprotective, anti-neurodegenerative, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic Claim...
Aucubin (Iridoid Glycoside · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory · Neuroprotective)
Compound Aucubin Chemical class Terpenoid — Iridoid Glycoside (Cyclopentanoid Monoterpene-derived) CAS 479-98-1 Primary source Plantago major (greater plantain/Bartang), Eucommia ulmoides, Aucuba japonica Key applications Hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective Claim strength...
Aucubin (Iridoid Glycoside · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory · Neuroprotective)
Compound Aucubin Chemical class Terpenoid — Iridoid Glycoside (Cyclopentanoid Monoterpene-derived) CAS 479-98-1 Primary source Plantago major (greater plantain/Bartang), Eucommia ulmoides, Aucuba japonica Key applications Hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective Claim strength...
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