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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

Peonidin (Anthocyanidin · Antioxidant · Urinary Tract Health)

Compound Peonidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3′-Methoxycyanidin) CAS 134-01-0 Primary source Vaccinium oxycoccos / V. macrocarpon (cranberry), Vaccinium corymbosum (blueberry) Key applications Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, urinary tract health Claim strength...

Peonidin (Anthocyanidin · Antioxidant · Urinary Tract Health)

Compound Peonidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3′-Methoxycyanidin) CAS 134-01-0 Primary source Vaccinium oxycoccos / V. macrocarpon (cranberry), Vaccinium corymbosum (blueberry) Key applications Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, urinary tract health Claim strength...

Pelargonidin (Anthocyanidin · Vascular Health · Urinary Tract)

Compound Pelargonidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3,5,7,4′-Tetrahydroxyflavylium) CAS 134-04-3 Primary source Fragaria ananassa (strawberry), Pelargonium spp. Key applications Anti-inflammatory, vascular health, urinary tract Claim strength Moderate Typical form Strawberry...

Pelargonidin (Anthocyanidin · Vascular Health · Urinary Tract)

Compound Pelargonidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3,5,7,4′-Tetrahydroxyflavylium) CAS 134-04-3 Primary source Fragaria ananassa (strawberry), Pelargonium spp. Key applications Anti-inflammatory, vascular health, urinary tract Claim strength Moderate Typical form Strawberry...

Malvidin (Anthocyanidin · Cardiovascular · Arterial Flexibility)

Compound Malvidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3′,5′-Dimethoxy-delphinidin) CAS 643-84-5 Primary source Vitis vinifera (red grape/wine), Vaccinium spp. Key applications Cardiovascular, arterial flexibility, platelet modulation Claim strength Moderate Typical form...

Malvidin (Anthocyanidin · Cardiovascular · Arterial Flexibility)

Compound Malvidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3′,5′-Dimethoxy-delphinidin) CAS 643-84-5 Primary source Vitis vinifera (red grape/wine), Vaccinium spp. Key applications Cardiovascular, arterial flexibility, platelet modulation Claim strength Moderate Typical form...

Delphinidin (Anthocyanidin · Neuroprotective · Cardioprotective)

Compound Delphinidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3,5,7,3′,4′,5′-Hexahydroxyflavylium) CAS 528-53-0 Primary source Vaccinium corymbosum (blueberry), V. myrtillus (bilberry), Ribes nigrum (black currant) Key applications Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cognitive ageing, cardioprotective Claim...

Delphinidin (Anthocyanidin · Neuroprotective · Cardioprotective)

Compound Delphinidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3,5,7,3′,4′,5′-Hexahydroxyflavylium) CAS 528-53-0 Primary source Vaccinium corymbosum (blueberry), V. myrtillus (bilberry), Ribes nigrum (black currant) Key applications Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cognitive ageing, cardioprotective Claim...

Cyanidin (Anthocyanidin · Antioxidant · Vascular Protection)

Compound Cyanidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3,5,7,3′,4′-Pentahydroxyflavylium) CAS 528-58-5 Primary source Rubus fruticosus (blackberry), Sambucus nigra (elderberry), Vaccinium spp. Key applications Antioxidant, vascular protection, anti-inflammatory Claim strength Moderate Typical...

Cyanidin (Anthocyanidin · Antioxidant · Vascular Protection)

Compound Cyanidin Chemical class Polyphenol — Anthocyanidin (3,5,7,3′,4′-Pentahydroxyflavylium) CAS 528-58-5 Primary source Rubus fruticosus (blackberry), Sambucus nigra (elderberry), Vaccinium spp. Key applications Antioxidant, vascular protection, anti-inflammatory Claim strength Moderate Typical...

Aspalathin (Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside · Antidiabetic · Cardioprotective)

Compound Aspalathin Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside CAS 88597-18-6 Primary source Aspalathus linearis (rooibos / red bush, South Africa) Key applications Antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antioxidant Claim strength Moderate Typical form...

Aspalathin (Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside · Antidiabetic · Cardioprotective)

Compound Aspalathin Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone C-Glycoside CAS 88597-18-6 Primary source Aspalathus linearis (rooibos / red bush, South Africa) Key applications Antidiabetic, cardioprotective, antioxidant Claim strength Moderate Typical form...

Phloridzin (Dihydrochalcone Glycoside · SGLT Inhibition · Blood Glucose)

Compound Phloridzin Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone Glycoside (Phloretin-2′-O-glucoside) CAS 60-81-1 Primary source Malus domestica (apple root bark, leaves) Key applications SGLT inhibition, blood glucose, conceptual basis for SGLT2 inhibitor...

Phloridzin (Dihydrochalcone Glycoside · SGLT Inhibition · Blood Glucose)

Compound Phloridzin Chemical class Polyphenol — Dihydrochalcone Glycoside (Phloretin-2′-O-glucoside) CAS 60-81-1 Primary source Malus domestica (apple root bark, leaves) Key applications SGLT inhibition, blood glucose, conceptual basis for SGLT2 inhibitor...