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
Matrine (Quinolizidine Alkaloid · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Matrine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (Tetracyclic Quinolizidine) CAS 519-02-8 Primary source Sophora flavescens (Ku Shen / bitter ginseng root) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiproliferative, hepatoprotective Claim strength Moderate...
Matrine (Quinolizidine Alkaloid · Hepatoprotective · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Matrine Chemical class Alkaloid — Quinolizidine (Tetracyclic Quinolizidine) CAS 519-02-8 Primary source Sophora flavescens (Ku Shen / bitter ginseng root) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiproliferative, hepatoprotective Claim strength Moderate...
Worenine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Antibacterial · Coptis Minor Alkaloid)
Compound Worenine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine; 8-Oxyberberine analogue) CAS 73802-06-9 Primary source Coptis chinensis (Huang Lian / Chinese goldthread) Key applications Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Coptis alkaloid complex constituent Claim...
Worenine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Antibacterial · Coptis Minor Alkaloid)
Compound Worenine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine; 8-Oxyberberine analogue) CAS 73802-06-9 Primary source Coptis chinensis (Huang Lian / Chinese goldthread) Key applications Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Coptis alkaloid complex constituent Claim...
Columbamine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial)
Compound Columbamine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine; 2-Demethylberberine) CAS 3621-36-1 Primary source Berberis spp. (barberry), Coptis spp., Hydrastis canadensis Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, berberine analogue Claim strength Moderate...
Columbamine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Anti-inflammatory · Antimicrobial)
Compound Columbamine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine; 2-Demethylberberine) CAS 3621-36-1 Primary source Berberis spp. (barberry), Coptis spp., Hydrastis canadensis Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, berberine analogue Claim strength Moderate...
Protopine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Antispasmodic · Biliary · Anxiolytic)
Compound Protopine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protopine-type, Benzylisoquinoline) CAS 130-86-9 Primary source Fumaria officinalis (fumitory), Chelidonium majus, Corydalis spp., Eschscholzia californica (California poppy) Key applications Antispasmodic, biliary, anxiolytic, anti-arrhythmic...
Protopine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Antispasmodic · Biliary · Anxiolytic)
Compound Protopine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protopine-type, Benzylisoquinoline) CAS 130-86-9 Primary source Fumaria officinalis (fumitory), Chelidonium majus, Corydalis spp., Eschscholzia californica (California poppy) Key applications Antispasmodic, biliary, anxiolytic, anti-arrhythmic...
Chelidonine (Benzophenanthridine Alkaloid · Antispasmodic · Biliary Support)
Compound Chelidonine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzophenanthridine) CAS 476-32-4 Primary source Chelidonium majus (greater celandine) Key applications Antispasmodic, liver/biliary, antiproliferative (research), topical wart/skin Claim strength Moderate Typical form Celandine...
Chelidonine (Benzophenanthridine Alkaloid · Antispasmodic · Biliary Support)
Compound Chelidonine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Benzophenanthridine) CAS 476-32-4 Primary source Chelidonium majus (greater celandine) Key applications Antispasmodic, liver/biliary, antiproliferative (research), topical wart/skin Claim strength Moderate Typical form Celandine...
Canadine — l-Tetrahydroberberine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Sedative · Analgesic)
Compound Canadine (l-Tetrahydroberberine / THBC) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine; Berberine Reduced Form) CAS 522-97-4 Primary source Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Corydalis spp., Berberis spp. Key applications Sedative, anxiolytic, dopaminergic...
Canadine — l-Tetrahydroberberine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Sedative · Analgesic)
Compound Canadine (l-Tetrahydroberberine / THBC) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine; Berberine Reduced Form) CAS 522-97-4 Primary source Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Corydalis spp., Berberis spp. Key applications Sedative, anxiolytic, dopaminergic...
Palmatine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Sedative · Antimicrobial)
Compound Palmatine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine, Berberine Analogue) CAS 3486-67-7 Primary source Berberis spp., Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron amurense (Huang Bai) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, sedative, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective Claim strength...
Palmatine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Sedative · Antimicrobial)
Compound Palmatine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine, Berberine Analogue) CAS 3486-67-7 Primary source Berberis spp., Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron amurense (Huang Bai) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, sedative, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective Claim strength...
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