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
Harmine (Beta-Carboline Alkaloid · MAO-A Inhibitor · DYRK1A · Neuroprotective)
Compound Harmine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (β-Carboline; Harmala Alkaloid) CAS 442-51-3 Primary source Peganum harmala (Syrian rue / harmal), Banisteriopsis caapi (ayahuasca vine) Key applications MAO-A inhibitor, neuroprotective, antidiabetic...
Harmine (Beta-Carboline Alkaloid · MAO-A Inhibitor · DYRK1A · Neuroprotective)
Compound Harmine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (β-Carboline; Harmala Alkaloid) CAS 442-51-3 Primary source Peganum harmala (Syrian rue / harmal), Banisteriopsis caapi (ayahuasca vine) Key applications MAO-A inhibitor, neuroprotective, antidiabetic...
Vincamine (Monoterpenoid Indole Alkaloid · Cerebral Blood Flow · Neuroprotective)
Compound Vincamine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Monoterpenoid Indole Alkaloid) CAS 1617-90-9 Primary source Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle / myrtle) Key applications Cerebral blood flow, cognitive support, vasodilatory, neuroprotective Claim...
Vincamine (Monoterpenoid Indole Alkaloid · Cerebral Blood Flow · Neuroprotective)
Compound Vincamine Chemical class Alkaloid — Indole (Monoterpenoid Indole Alkaloid) CAS 1617-90-9 Primary source Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle / myrtle) Key applications Cerebral blood flow, cognitive support, vasodilatory, neuroprotective Claim...
Huperzine A (Lycopodium Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Cognitive Enhancement)
Compound Huperzine A Chemical class Alkaloid — Lycopodium (Sesquiterpene Alkaloid) CAS 102518-79-6 Primary source Huperzia serrata (toothed club moss), Lycopodium spp. Key applications Cognitive enhancement, AChE inhibition, Alzheimer support, neuroprotective...
Huperzine A (Lycopodium Alkaloid · AChE Inhibitor · Cognitive Enhancement)
Compound Huperzine A Chemical class Alkaloid — Lycopodium (Sesquiterpene Alkaloid) CAS 102518-79-6 Primary source Huperzia serrata (toothed club moss), Lycopodium spp. Key applications Cognitive enhancement, AChE inhibition, Alzheimer support, neuroprotective...
Dauricine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Anti-arrhythmic · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Dauricine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) CAS 524-17-4 Primary source Menispermum dauricum (Asian moonseed), Menispermum canadense Key applications Anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory, antitumour, calcium channel Claim strength Moderate Typical form...
Dauricine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Anti-arrhythmic · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Dauricine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) CAS 524-17-4 Primary source Menispermum dauricum (Asian moonseed), Menispermum canadense Key applications Anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory, antitumour, calcium channel Claim strength Moderate Typical form...
Fangchinoline (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Antiviral · Anti-fibrotic)
Compound Fangchinoline Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Bisbenzylisoquinoline; Tetrandrine Analogue) CAS 436-77-1 Primary source Stephania tetrandra (Han Fang Ji), co-occurring with tetrandrine Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitumour, calcium channel Claim...
Fangchinoline (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Antiviral · Anti-fibrotic)
Compound Fangchinoline Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Bisbenzylisoquinoline; Tetrandrine Analogue) CAS 436-77-1 Primary source Stephania tetrandra (Han Fang Ji), co-occurring with tetrandrine Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitumour, calcium channel Claim...
Tetrandrine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Anti-fibrotic · Calcium Channel)
Compound Tetrandrine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) CAS 518-34-3 Primary source Stephania tetrandra (Han Fang Ji / Chinese stephania root) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, calcium channel blockade, antihypertensive Claim...
Tetrandrine (Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloid · Anti-fibrotic · Calcium Channel)
Compound Tetrandrine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Bisbenzylisoquinoline) CAS 518-34-3 Primary source Stephania tetrandra (Han Fang Ji / Chinese stephania root) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, calcium channel blockade, antihypertensive Claim...
Stepholidine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · D1 Agonist/D2 Antagonist · Schizophrenia Research)
Compound Stepholidine (l-SPD) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine / Aporphine hybrid) CAS 3572-07-6 Primary source Stephania intermedia, Stephania spp. Key applications Schizophrenia research (D1 agonist/D2 antagonist), neuroprotective Claim strength...
Stepholidine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · D1 Agonist/D2 Antagonist · Schizophrenia Research)
Compound Stepholidine (l-SPD) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine / Aporphine hybrid) CAS 3572-07-6 Primary source Stephania intermedia, Stephania spp. Key applications Schizophrenia research (D1 agonist/D2 antagonist), neuroprotective Claim strength...
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Compound Monographs
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